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“Sucrose Distearate?”Here!sugar ester

EmollientEmulsifierConditioning agentSurfactantPlant

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In personal care

An ester made by combining sucrose (table sugar) with two molecules of stearic acid, a fatty acid common in plant and animal fats. It is part of a family of sugar-based emulsifiers.

Why it’s used

Functions as an emulsifier, helping oil and water stay mixed, and also contributes a soft, silky skin feel.

What the evidence says

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