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Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) wax
AKA “Sugarcane Wax”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) wax
AKA: Sugarcane Wax
Wax · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Barrier Support
Wax
Not Clean
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as binding, emulsion stabilising, skin protecting. 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
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Sugarcane wax is a modern ingredient derived from sugarcane polish, developed as a sustainable plant-based alternative to petroleum-derived waxes in the 20th century. It is used as an emollient and thickening agent in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of <I>Saccharum officinarum</I> (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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
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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
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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