Database/Astringent/Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
100% natural origin · ISO 16128

Is Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract natural?

Yes. The extracted flavonoids, triterpenes and other metabolites come from birch bark and leaves, so all mass is natural origin.

INCI nameBetula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
CAS84012-15-7
FunctionAstringent · Cleansing
FeedstockSolvent extraction of the bark and leaves of…

How we scored it

Botanical extract of Betula alba bark and leaves: plant-derived throughout, n = 1; 100% natural origin, 1.00.
What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.

Where it comes from

Solvent extraction of the bark and leaves of birch (Betula alba). No alternative route applies.

In plain English

An extract of the bark and leaves of birch, used as an astringent, cleansing, soothing and toning ingredient. It carries plant compounds such as flavonoids and triterpenes.

CosIng definition: Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves and bark of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
  2. 2BETULA ALBA BARK/LEAF EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
  3. 3BETULA ALBA BARK/LEAF EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=BETULA%20ALBA%20BARK/LEAF%20EXTRACT