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Skin Conditioning

BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA WOOD EXTRACT

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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 CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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

EU CosIng database

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

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