In our reference data, Sucrose can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).
Sucrose is a sugar used in skincare primarily as a humectant that attracts and retains moisture, and as a mild physical exfoliant in scrub formulations. It also functions as a texture-enhancing and slip agent in cosmetic bases.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical irritation or micro-abrasion | Uncommon | Mainly when used as a coarse physical scrub on sensitive or compromised skin. |
| Stickiness or tackiness on skin | Common | Cosmetic feel rather than a true adverse reaction, due to its hygroscopic nature. |
| Contact irritation or redness | Rare | Generally well tolerated; irritation usually relates to formulation or abrasion rather than sucrose itself. |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | Very rare | Sucrose is considered low-allergenicity; documented true allergy is exceptional. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.