What it is
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract is derived from the meristematic bud tissue of the European beech, often produced as a glycerin- or water-based botanical extract. It is included in cosmetic formulas, including some sunscreens, for its skin-conditioning and antioxidant-supporting profile rather than for any sun-filtering action. It typically appears at low concentrations as part of a botanical complex.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a low-concentration botanical extract. As with any plant-derived ingredient, sensitive or allergy-prone individuals may rarely react, and the finished formula's solvent and preservative system also influence tolerability.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained from the buds of the beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), usually extracted into water, glycerin, or a glycol carrier.
Questions everyone asks
Is beech bud extract a sunscreen filter?
No. It is a botanical conditioning and antioxidant-style ingredient and does not provide measurable UV protection on its own.
Why is it used in sunscreens?
It is added as a supporting botanical for skin conditioning and antioxidant character, complementing the actual UV filters in the formula.