What it is
This extract is derived from the bark of the Japanese white birch and is used in skin care as a conditioning botanical. It is intended to support the comfort and appearance of the skin and typically appears at low levels within the water phase of a formulation. It is a supporting ingredient rather than a functional UV filter.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at the low levels typical in cosmetics. As a birch-derived material it may be relevant to individuals with birch pollen sensitivity, so reactive users may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is obtained from the bark of Betula platyphylla var. japonica, a birch species native to East Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What is Japanese white birch bark extract?
It is a botanical extract from the bark of Betula platyphylla var. japonica, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.
Does it provide sun protection?
No. It is a supporting botanical and does not act as a UV filter.