INCI Name
Sucrose
Botanical Name
Saccharum officinarum
Raw cane sugar (sucrose) is a natural crystalline substance derived from Saccharum officinarum. It functions as both a gentle abrasive and a mild humectant, helping exfoliate and soften skin. Common in scrubs, polishes, and lip treatments, its grain size determines suitability for facial versus body formulations.
Abrasive exfoliant, humectant, natural sweetener for lip products
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
10–70% depending on product type (scrubs, polishes, masks)
Provides gentle physical exfoliation and mild humectant properties; traditionally used in scrubs and polishes to soften skin
Primary Components:
Sucrose, trace minerals, molasses compounds
Not suitable for sensitive or broken skin; may cause micro-tears if scrub particles are too coarse; patch test recommended
Preferred Extraction Method:
Crystallization from cane juice (minimally processed)
Choose organic, food-grade raw cane sugar; prefer fine grain for facial products and larger crystals for body scrubs
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