What it is
Morus alba bark extract is obtained from the bark of the white mulberry tree and contains plant phenolic compounds. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning botanical and is often associated with brightening-themed formulas, particularly in Japanese and Korean products. It contributes plant actives rather than serving a structural role in the formula.
Safety & warnings
Botanical bark extracts like this are generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. As with any plant extract, individual sensitivity is possible, but it is not a commonly reported allergen or comedogen.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived. It is extracted from the bark of Morus alba, the white mulberry tree, which is native to East Asia and widely cultivated.
Questions everyone asks
Where does white mulberry bark extract come from?
It is extracted from the bark of the white mulberry tree, Morus alba, which is widely grown in East Asia.
Why is it used in sunscreens?
It is included as a conditioning botanical, often in brightening-oriented formulas, contributing plant-derived phenolic compounds.