Skin Conditioning
BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA WOOD EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An extract of Japanese white birch wood used for skin conditioning. Generally well tolerated; main caveat is potential cross-reactivity in birch-pollen allergic individuals.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant from betulin and betulinic acid
- Skin conditioning
- Mild astringent effect
- Anti-inflammatory support
Known concerns
- Cross-reactivity in birch-pollen-allergic individuals
- Limited published cosmetic dossier
- Possible mild astringent dryness at high inclusion
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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