Acer Saccharum is a species of maple native to the hardwood forests of northeastern North America.The Sugar Maple is one of the most important Canadian trees, being, with the Black Maple, the major source of sap for making maple syrup, although Sugar Maple is regarded as slightly better. In addition to providing maple syrup, its extract behaves similarly to tannins, plant-based compounds that trigger protein production and have healing, soothing and toning properties and water-binding abilities which provide the skin with renewing, hydrating and texture-improving benefits. It is therefore used in a wide variety of cleansers, masks and moisturisers, including those for ageing, oily and also sensitive skins. Sugar Maple has mild astringent properties and has been used to make a wash for skin problems and eye wash for sore eyes. The inner bark of the tree, containing the sweet sap, can be used as a dressing for wounds. (CAS: 91770-22-8/EINECS: 294-807-7)