INCI name

BETULA ALBA JUICE

Birch sap

The sap of the birch tree, used as an astringent and tonic ingredient.

What it is

Betula alba juice is the sap of the birch, Betula alba. CosIng lists it as an astringent and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in toners, essences, creams, shampoos and hair lotions.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show whether the sap was preserved, concentrated or otherwise processed.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (14)

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