Sucrose Tristearate

Other names: Sucrose tristearate

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Sucrose Tristearate, also known as Sucrose Tristearate, is an ester of three molecules of stearic acid and one molecule of sucrose. It is a chemically synthesized substance used primarily in the cosmetic industry for the creation of pull-on face masks, peels, and various depilatory pastes. It is also widely used in the food industry where it functions as a stabilizer and emulsifier, for example in margarines or processed baked goods. It may also be found irregularly in some types of pharmaceutical products.

In the cosmetic industry, Sucrose Tristearate is popular due to its excellent texture and ability to be absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy film. These properties make it an ideal ingredient for peels, as it is able to mechanically remove dead skin cells without putting unnecessary strain on the skin. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is mainly used to stabilise pharmaceutical preparations and to ensure that active substances are more easily broken down in the body. In food production, for example, it helps with the homogeneity and stability of margarine, thus contributing to its good spreadability and longer shelf life. This substance is generally considered safe and its use is permitted in food and cosmetics in many countries around the world, including the European Union.