INCI Name
Sucrose
Botanical Name
Saccharum officinarum (cane source)
Brown sugar (INCI Sucrose) is a natural exfoliant made by crystallizing cane sugar with molasses intact. Its finer granules and molasses content make it gentler than raw cane sugar, offering mild exfoliation and a touch of natural humectancy. Widely used in lip and facial scrubs for sensitive skin.
Abrasive-exfoliant, humectant
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
5–60% depending on formulation (scrubs, masks, lip products)
Gentle exfoliation, softening, moisturizing due to molasses content
Primary Components:
Sucrose, molasses (trace minerals, organic acids)
None known when used topically; avoid over-exfoliation
Preferred Extraction Method:
Crystallization from sugarcane juice with molasses retained
Choose minimally processed, food-grade brown sugar; organic preferred
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