Sucrose

5+ year old childrenSkin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Sucrose?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Sucrose is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

Sucrose (table sugar) is generally safe to use on the skin of school-age children (5 years and older). Reviews by government bodies find it unlikely to cause harm when used in normal skincare products.

What to Do

Use products that list sucrose as an ingredient the way the product label says. Do a small patch test first on the inside of the arm. Don't put sucrose-containing creams or scrubs on cuts, open sores, or very irritated skin. If you see redness, swelling, a rash, or other irritation, stop use and rinse the area. Keep products out of reach of young children so they don't eat them.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for skin irritation or allergic reaction and stop use if these occur. Government evaluations (Environment Canada) list sucrose as not expected to be toxic and not likely to accumulate in the body, and industry guidance (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes there can be recommendations about concentration and purity in certain product types—so stick to products made for kids or general skincare. Avoid applying sweet, sticky products repeatedly to broken skin because sugar can attract microbes or cause stickiness.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: Reviews by government chemical assessors and an independent cosmetic safety panel find sucrose is not expected to harm organs, is not persistent or likely to build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. Notes from industry reviewers mention some limits on concentration or impurities for certain uses, but there is no evidence of a real health risk from topical use.

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Alternative Names for Sucrose

This ingredient may also be listed as:

sucrose85456-51-5SUCROSE, BIOREAGENT, SUITABLE FOR CELL CULTURE, SUITABLE FOR INSECT CELL CULTURE, >=99.5% (GC)2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-2,5-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)-3,4-DIHYDROXYOXOLAN-2-YLOXY](4S,5S,2R, 3R,6R)-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2H-3,4,5,6-TETRAHYDROPYRAN-3,4,5-TRIOLSUCROSE, LOW ENDOTOXIN, PHARMAGRADE, USP/NF, PH EUR, MANUFACTURED UNDER APPROPRIATE GMP CONTROLS FOR PHARMA OR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION.8027-47-287430-66-88030-20-486101-30-6(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-DIHYDROXY-2,5-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YL]OXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)TETRAHYDROPYRAN-3,4,5-TRIOL(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-((2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-DIHYDROXY-2,5-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YLOXY)-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)TETRAHYDRO-2H-PYRAN-3,4,5-TRIOL

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Products Containing Sucrose

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Sucrose or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Sucrose

Is this kid-friendly to use Sucrose?

Yes, Sucrose is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Sucrose for children?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research.

What products contain Sucrose?

Sucrose is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Sucrose?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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