Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) bagasse powder
AKA “Sugarcane Bagasse Powder
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) bagasse powder
AKA: Sugarcane Bagasse Powder
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Bagasse Powder is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
91722-22-4
Form
Powder
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Functions
Absorbent
Draws In Moisture
Conditions Skin
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Draws moisture to skin
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Sugarcane bagasse has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic and folk medicine as a gentle abrasive for skin exfoliation. The fibrous byproduct became popular in modern cosmetics in the late 20th century as a natural alternative to synthetic scrubbing agents.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Safety Assessment of <I>Saccharum officinarum</I> (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Safety Assessment of Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR