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BETULA PENDULA WOOD POWDER

CAS 85940-29-0
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Finely powdered silver birch wood used as a natural exfoliant and skin-conditioning agent in skincare formulations.

Betula Pendula Wood Powder (CAS 85940-29-0) is produced by drying and grinding the heartwood and/or bark of Betula pendula. The powder functions as a natural abrasive in exfoliating scrubs and also acts as a skin conditioning agent. Birch wood contains xylitol, flavonoids, and tannins which may contribute mild astringent and antioxidant effects. As a particulate material it must be film-forming or rinsed off to avoid micro-abrasion concerns at high concentrations.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mechanical exfoliation
  • Mild astringent effect
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Potential skin micro-abrasion if particle size is too coarse
  • Inhalation risk in powder form (should be properly formulated)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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