Common Name(s): Cellulose succinate,cellulose succinate,polyol or sugar derivative,humectant emollient active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides the characteristic cosmetic function of its ingredient class — conditioning, humectancy, emolliency, or thickening — at recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Cellulose succinate is selected for its ester molecular architecture — the specific acid and alcohol fragments of cellulose succinate determine the logp, spreading coefficient, and skin adhesion profile unavailable from any other functional ingredient class.

How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — surface chemistry, h-bonding, receptor interaction, or enzymatic activity as applicable to the specific ingredient.

Typically Found In: All formulations,natural skin care

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – humectant

Secondary Functions: Moisture retention,hydration

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived or fermentation-produced. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for sensitive skin.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,barrier actives

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Sugar-derived ingredients provide exceptional safety profiles from the food-grade starting material heritage — gras status of many sugar feedstocks extends beneficial safety documentation to the cosmetic derivative.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,cellulose succinate polyol sugar derivative review