SODIUM SUCROSE OCTASULFATE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Sodium sucrose octasulfate is mainly used in cosmetic products for its soothing and protective properties. It helps strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture, which is particularly beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this is an ingredient generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is derived from non-animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, it's an ingredient recognized for its low propensity to cause irritation. It is also being studied for its potential in skin regeneration, albeit for medical rather than aesthetic purposes.

Found in: You'll often find it in moisturizers, soothing serums and treatments for sensitized or irritated skin.