Birch Bark
AKA “Betula alba, Birch bark extract, Betula pendula”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Birch bark
AKA: Betula alba, Birch bark extract, Betula pendula
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Birch Bark is a cosmetic ingredient.
Plant Part
Bark
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Traditionally used in Scandinavian, Russian, and Ayurvedic medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and detoxification; birch tar and extracts were applied topically for psoriasis and eczema.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR