Glyceryl stearate is a mixture of glycerine and stearic acid. Sucrose stearate is a mixture of sucrose (sugar) and stearic acid.
STEARIC ACID is a white, waxy, natural fatty acid widely used in hand creams and lotions. It is the major ingredient used in making bar soap and lubricants, and is an emollient, emulsifier and thickener.
SUCROSE is sugar; a preservative, antioxidant, demulcent and substitute for glycerin. It is a monosaccharide and as such offers water-binding properties. These Sugars are derived from natural sources such as, sugar cane or beets without the use of chemicals.
GLYCERINE is a sweet-tasting, colorless thick liquid that is the natural by-product of soap saponification. It is extremely humectant or “hygroscopic”, which means that it absorbs water from the air making it extremely moisturizing.
Saccharide isomerate is a complex carbohydrate (sugar chain) that simulates the carbohydrate fraction naturally occurring in the skin. It is a highly effective, plant derived “water magnet” that regulates and retains moisture in the skin. It provides superior, long-lasting moisture binding properties even under low humidity conditions.