Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) extract
AKA: Sugarcane Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as moisturising, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91722-22-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Moisturising
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional medicine systems across tropical regions for skin healing and wound care. Modern skincare adopted sugarcane extract for its mild exfoliating properties and glycolic acid content, which became popular in the 1980s-90s with the rise of chemical peels.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR