Ingredient
Sugarcane Extract
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Sugar Cane Extract
What it is
An extract of the sugarcane plant used mainly as a humectant/moisturizing ingredient; it is sometimes marketed for mild exfoliating properties because of its botanical link to glycolic acid, though that specific benefit is not well substantiated by independent research at typical extract-use levels.
How it works
Its natural sugars and polysaccharides help attract and hold water at the skin surface, contributing to a formula's overall hydration.
What it does
Humectant
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.