Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

ACE

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Botanical extract from sugar maple (Acer saccharum), used mainly as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient. It is typically included in multi-acid or antioxidant blends rather than as a stand-alone exfoliant; claims that it functions like a true AHA are not well supported. ([incidecoder.com](https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/acer-saccharum-extract?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Soothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 91770-22-8

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone7/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No ingredient-specific incompatibilities are well established; in acidic exfoliating blends, monitor total acid load and combine cautiously with retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or other strong exfoliants if irritation is a concern. ([paulaschoice.co.uk](https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/acer-saccharum-extract/ingredient-acer-saccharum-extract.html?utm_source=openai))

Risks & Warnings

Generally low-risk, but any botanical extract can rarely trigger irritation or allergy in sensitive individuals. If used in acid blends, overall irritation risk depends more on the companion acids and final pH than on the extract itself. ([incidecoder.com](https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/acer-saccharum-extract?utm_source=openai))

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