Description

Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract is derived from the bark and leaves of the White Birch tree (Betula alba). It is valued in skincare for its soothing, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Chemical Constituents:
Betulin: A triterpene found in the bark, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Betulinic Acid: Noted for its soothing and healing effects.
Flavonoids: Provide antioxidant effects and help reduce oxidative stress on the skin.
Saponins: Offer astringent effects that help tone and tighten the skin.
Tannins: Present in the bark and leaves, providing astringent and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Structure: Typically a liquid extract with a dark brown or amber color, which can vary depending on the extraction method and concentration.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Dark brown or amber liquid, or a concentrated extract with a denser consistency.
Odor: Slightly woody and earthy, characteristic of the birch parts used.
Texture: Oily and slightly viscous, making it suitable for inclusion in various cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting: The bark and leaves of Betula Alba are collected during the appropriate season.
Extraction: Plant materials are processed using solvents or other methods to obtain the desired extract.
Filtration: The extract is filtered to remove impurities and produce a high-quality product.
Standardization: May be standardized to ensure a consistent concentration of active components.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in lotions, creams, serums, and masks for its soothing and astringent properties. Ideal for irritated, inflamed, or blemish-prone skin.
Skincare: Helps improve skin texture, reduce inflammation, and tone the skin, making it suitable for sensitive or problematic skin formulations.

Safety and Environmental Considerations:

Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Individuals allergic to plants in the Betulaceae family or with very sensitive skin should be cautious.
Environmental Impact: It is important to use sustainable harvesting and extraction practices to minimize environmental impact and ensure the conservation of birch resources.

INCI:


Cosmetic astringent. This ingredient exerts a direct effect on the skin by tightening dilated pores by contracting stratum corneum cells and removing superfluous oil.

Cleansing agent. Ingredient that cleanses skin without exploiting the surface-active properties that produce a lowering of the surface tension of the stratum corneum.

Soothing. Ingredient with the task of restoring moisture to the skin, helping in the healing process of irritation, inflammation and skin disorders.

Surfactant - Foam booster. It has the effect of introducing gas bubbles into the water and affects the cleaning process by helping to spread the cleanser. Since sebum has an inhibiting effect on the bubble, more foam is produced in the second shampoo.
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CAS: 84012-15-7 EC number 281-660-9