INCI name

BETULIN

Betulin

A triterpene compound known from birch bark.

What it is

Betulin is a pentacyclic triterpene diol, a compound found notably in the bark of birch trees. The INCI name does not reveal how the cosmetic material was obtained. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, balms and body care, often in products with a birch theme.

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.

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.

Products with this ingredient (81)

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