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.
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
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
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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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Agave Sweetener Powder
- Common Name
- Agave Sweetener Powder
- Category
- humectants