Sucrose Pentaerucate
AKA “Sucrose Pentaerucate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose pentaerucate
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sucrose Pentaerucate is the pentaester of Sucrose (q.v.) and Erucic Acid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient combining sucrose with erucic acid. Developed as a conditioning and protective agent in cosmetics, particularly for use in moisturizers and hair care products requiring enhanced emollient properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR