When it comes to body care, water is everywhere - literally. Most lotions, creams, and cleansers list “water” as their very first ingredient. But at Clean Maple, we believe in giving your skin something more nourishing. That’s why we start with organic maple sap water, tapped straight from the trees.

So, what makes maple sap water so special? Let’s dive into the benefits of this forest-to-skin ingredient and why it deserves a permanent place in your daily routine.

What Is Maple Sap Water?

Maple sap water is the clear, slightly sweet liquid that flows naturally through maple trees every spring. It’s what eventually gets boiled down into maple syrup, but in its purest form, it’s a refreshing, mineral-rich water.

For centuries, cultures around the world have valued tree waters (like birch and maple sap) for their hydrating and restorative properties. In skincare, maple sap water is only beginning to shine, but the results are worth celebrating.

How It Compares to Plain Water in Skincare

Traditional skincare formulas often use distilled water as the base. While it’s harmless, water doesn’t add much nourishment to your skin. Maple sap water, on the other hand, contains:

• Minerals: calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese
  

• Antioxidants: natural compounds that fight oxidative stress
  

• Plant sugars: which help bind moisture to the skin
  

That means when maple sap water replaces plain water in your skincare, every drop is working harder for your skin.

The Benefits of Maple Sap Water for Skin

1. Hydration that Lasts The natural plant sugars in maple sap water act like humectants, drawing moisture into your skin and keeping it there. The result? Longer-lasting hydration without heaviness.
   

2. Antioxidant Protection Environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays can speed up signs of aging. Maple sap water is packed with antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and support healthier, more resilient skin.
   

3. Mineral-Rich Nourishment Just like your body needs minerals to thrive, so does your skin. The trace elements in maple sap water contribute to skin’s overall health, keeping it balanced and strong.
   

4. Gentle for All Skin Types Because it’s naturally soothing and non-irritating, maple sap water is ideal for sensitive, dry, or stressed skin.

Why Clean Maple Uses Maple Sap Water

At Clean Maple, we’re guided by our forest-to-skin philosophy. We want every ingredient to serve a purpose; never fillers, never fluff. By starting with maple sap water, we turn what could be a “filler” into an active, skin-loving component.

We also love that tapping maple trees is a sustainable practice. It doesn’t harm the tree, and it connects our products to the rhythm of the seasons in a way that feels authentic and responsible.