Betula Alba Bark Extract at a Glance
- Extract derived from the plant commonly known as white birch
- Serves as an antioxidant to help defend skin from environmental stressors
- May also help reinforce skin’s barrier
- Can have astringent properties when used in high amounts
Betula Alba Bark Extract Description
bark extract is derived from the plant commonly known as white birch. This extract serves as an antioxidant to help defend skin from environmental stressors. Studies indicate it may also help reinforce skin’s barrier and promote firmer skin.
On the flip side, it can also have astringent properties, which makes it a potential sensitizer for skin if it is one of the main ingredients in a product (high up on the ingredient list). In lower amounts it is not problematic and is considered safe for skin. Suggested usage levels range from 1–5%, depending on formulary goals.
Betula Alba Bark Extract References
In Vivo, July-August 2019, pages 1,087–1,093
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015, pages 62-83
Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, October 1999, issue 10, pages 3954-3962