Sucrose Polysoyate
AKA “Sucrose Polysoyate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose polysoyate
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside,.beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, esters with soy fatty acids
CAS #
223706-28-3, 93571-82-5
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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 emulsifier created by esterifying sucrose with soybean oil fatty acids. Developed as a biodegradable, plant-derived surfactant for cosmetics formulation in the latter half of the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR