What it is
Acer Saccharum Extract is obtained from the sap or tissue of Acer saccharum, the sugar maple. It is commonly used in skin care as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is frequently promoted as a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acid-type compounds, sometimes appearing alongside other plant sugars in so-called natural AHA blends. It helps condition the skin surface in leave-on products such as day creams.
Safety & warnings
Used at typical cosmetic levels it is generally well tolerated. Because it is associated with acid-type constituents, very sensitive skin could experience mild tingling, though concentrations in finished products are usually low.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; it is derived from the sap or plant material of the sugar maple, Acer saccharum.
Questions everyone asks
Is sugar maple extract an AHA?
It is often marketed as a plant source of alpha-hydroxy acid-type constituents, but the amount and activity depend on the specific extract and formula.
What does it do for skin?
It functions as a skin-conditioning botanical that helps soften and condition the skin surface.