humectants

Agave Sweetener Powder

Agave Sweetener Powder

humectantconditioningfilm former

INCI Name

Agave Sweetener Powd...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

8/10

Category

humectants

What It Does

Agave Sweetener Powder is a spray-dried, powdered form of agave-derived syrup, composed primarily of fructooligosaccharides and fructans extracted from the piña (core) of Agave plants. In cosmetic formulations, it functions as a natural humectant and skin-conditioning agent, leveraging its sugar-based structure to attract and retain moisture within the skin barrier. Formulators choose it as a naturally sourced, plant-based alternative to synthetic humectants, and it is particularly valued in clean beauty and natural formulations for its multifunctional moisturizing and mild film-forming properties.

Attracts moisture from the air
Provides deep, lasting hydration
Improves skin elasticity and plumpness
Enhances penetration of other actives

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

humectantsnonionic surfactantsnatural gums and thickenersbotanical extractsmost emollientspreservatives

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizing agentshighly alkaline systems
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

8/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Agave tequilana (blue agave) or related Agave species, primarily sourced from Mexico and parts of Central America

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