Sucrose Tristearate
A sucrose ester of stearic acid used as a mild emollient and emulsifier, common in water-resistant sunscreen formulas.
Benefits
- ✓Sugar-derived ester that provides a smooth, non-greasy emollient feel
- ✓Helps stabilize water-resistant emulsions in sunscreens
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In depth
What it does
A sucrose ester of stearic acid used as a mild emollient and emulsifier, common in water-resistant sunscreen formulas. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for sugar-derived ester that provides a smooth, non-greasy emollient feel and helps stabilize water-resistant emulsions in sunscreens.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
