Sugar is a natural carbohydrate and sweetener known for its granules that help remove dead skin cells and promote softer, smoother skin. It’s commonly used as a natural exfoliating agent in body scrubs and lip scrubs.
INCI
Sucrose
ORIGIN
Sugar is primarily obtained from the sugarcane and sugar beet plants, which are cultivated in various parts of the world. It's extracted from the juice of sugarcane or the roots of sugar beet plants.
SKIN TOLERANCE
Sugar is generally well-tolerated on most skin when finely ground because its granules are gentle and dissolve easily in water.
SKINCARE BENEFITS
Exfoliates Skin
Sugar's granules provide gentle mechanical exfoliation that helps remove dead skin cells, dirt and debris for a softer, smoother texture.
Improves Product AbsorptionÂ
Sugar exfoliation can improve the absorption of skincare products and make them more effective.
Brightens Skin
Sugar exfoliation can help reveal a brighter, more youthful complexion.
Manages Acne
Sugar exfoliation can help unclog pores and reduce the likelihood of acne breakouts and blackheads.
Softens LipsÂ
Sugar is often used in lip scrubs to gently exfoliate to make them smoother and more receptive to lip balms.
Natural IngredientÂ
Sugar is a natural ingredient which makes it a popular ingredient for natural and eco-friendly skincare products.
