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Description: ACER MONO SAP — SKIN CONDITIONING.

All Functions: SKIN CONDITIONING

Quick Facts:

  • Category: emollient

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

  • Acer mono sap is a Korean syrup studied for potential bone health benefits
  • Contains 23 identified chemical compounds with various biomedical applications
  • Lab tests show it has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals
  • In cell studies, it appeared to support bone cell growth and mineralization
  • Research is preliminary — limited to lab and cell cultures, not human studies
Safety: Generally Low ConcernResearch confidence: Fair

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🧪 ACER MONO SAP

Chemical structure of ACER MONO SAP

ACER MONO SAP

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Category: emollient

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Korean Name: 고로쇠나무수액

Acer Mono Sap is the sap obtained from Acer mono, Sapindaceae

ACER MONO SAP is an emollient ingredient used in skincare formulations.

SKIN CONDITIONING

🌍 Regulatory Status

EU: No restriction on fileUS: No restriction on file

📊 Comedogenicity

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📚 Research & Evidence

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Data sources: EU CosIng PubMed

🔬 The Science

Acer mono sap (SAM) is a traditional Korean syrup that researchers have begun investigating for its chemical composition and biological activity. Using advanced analytical techniques, scientists identified 23 different compounds within the sap, most of which have recognized applications in medicine and chemistry (Food Funct, 2022). #1: Antioxidant activity — The sap demonstrated what researchers called “excellent” antioxidant activity in laboratory tests, meaning it was able to neutralize two types of free radicals (DPPH and ABTS) commonly measured in antioxidant research (Food Funct, 2022). However, these are cell-free lab tests, not studies in living organisms. #2: Bone cell support — When researchers exposed mouse bone cell cultures (MC3T3-E1 cells) to the sap, the cells showed increased proliferation and signs of maturation toward bone-forming cells.

At specific concentrations, the sap appeared to enhance calcium deposition and nodule formation — physical markers of bone cell activity (Food Funct, 2022). Gene expression analysis also showed increased activity of several bone-related markers including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin, and other proteins involved in bone formation. Importantly, these findings are limited to controlled laboratory and cell culture conditions. The research has not progressed to human studies, so claims about real-world bone health benefits in people remain unproven. The traditional use of Acer mono sap for bone health is noted, but scientific validation is still in early stages.

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

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⚠️ Don’t Combine With

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🧴 Products Containing ACER MONO SAP

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