The sap of the Japanese white birch, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Betula platyphylla japonica juice is the sap of the Japanese white birch, Betula platyphylla var. japonica, of the birch family (Betulaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, where it may replace part of the water.
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 filtered, concentrated or otherwise processed.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.