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Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

The Natural Fruit-Acid Sugar Extract

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract is a naturally derived sugar-maple extract valued as a botanical source of naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acids (chiefly malic acid).

It is a favorite in natural “fruit acid” and sugar-based blends that gently smooth the look of skin while adding light hydration.

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Exfoliant and Hydrator

A sugar-maple extract, a natural source of AHAs, used to gently smooth and lightly hydrate the look of skin.

Used in moisturizers, serums and masks and treatment formulas.

Brands building natural fruit-acid or gentle-resurfacing botanical systems.

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Benefits of Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

A sugar-maple extract rich in natural AHAs that gently smooths and hydrates the look of skin.

  • Natural AHAs: A botanical source of naturally occurring fruit acids for a gently refined look.
  • Smoothing Look: Helps soften the appearance of a rough, dull surface.
  • Light Hydration: Sugars add mild humectant, moisture-binding benefit.
  • Radiance: Supports a fresh, brighter-looking complexion.
  • Naturally Derived: A plant-based sugar extract.

How It Works

Sugar maple naturally contains alpha-hydroxy acids (notably malic acid) along with skin-loving sugars; in a formula these help gently loosen dull surface cells for a smoother, brighter look, while the sugars bind a little water for light hydration. It is often blended with other natural sugars (from cane, citrus and bilberry) in botanical AHA complexes.

Formulating with Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract is water-soluble (or oil-soluble for the oil) and added to the appropriate phase, typically at cool-down and at low levels to protect its actives. It pairs well with other antioxidants and humectants. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice. Where it contributes to a low-pH AHA system, follow sensible use and labeling practice.

Safety Analysis

Sugar maple extract is well tolerated as a botanical; in low-pH fruit-acid systems follow sensible AHA practice. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

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