Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate

AKA “Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Sucrose tetrahydroxystearate

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is the tetraester of Sucrose and Hydroxystearic Acid

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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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.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern derivative of sucrose and modified stearic acid developed as a gentle emulsifier and thickening agent. Created to meet the cosmetics industry's demand for plant-derived, biodegradable surfactants.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Irritant

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR