What it is
This extract is derived from the root bark of Morus alba, the white mulberry, and is a familiar botanical in East Asian skincare. It is valued for skin-conditioning and antioxidant-associated properties and frequently appears in formulas with brightening or tone-evening positioning. In sunscreens it is typically a supporting botanical rather than a functional UV ingredient.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract used at low levels it is generally well tolerated. Sensitive individuals may occasionally react to plant extracts, but it is not associated with notable irritation in typical cosmetic use.
Origin & sourcing
It is plant-derived, obtained by extracting the root bark of the white mulberry tree.
History
White mulberry root bark has a long history of use in traditional East Asian preparations, and this heritage informs its continued popularity in Japanese and Korean skincare.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the plant is used?
It is made from the root bark of Morus alba, the white mulberry, rather than the fruit or leaves.
Why is mulberry root bark extract used in skincare?
It is included for its conditioning and antioxidant-associated qualities and often supports brightening or tone-evening claims.