Sugar
Sucrose
What It Is
Sucrose is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.
Functional Role
It functions as a humectant or exfoliating component depending on formulation type.
Skin-Relevant Properties
Sucrose can help attract moisture and, in physical exfoliation formats, assist in surface smoothing.
Interesting Fact
Sucrose is widely used in both food science and cosmetic chemistry due to its stability and versatility.