Betula Alba (Birch) Juice

Betula Alba (Birch) Juice is tree sap containing mostly water with sugars, minerals, and trace phytonutrients. Skincare uses it as a lightweight, fresh-feel base that boosts surface hydration, spreadability, and mild skin conditioning.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Birch tree sap that gives skin a light, fresh boost of hydration.
Category
Hydration, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Type
Botanical Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides quick, light hydration and a soft afterfeel on skin; any soothing or barrier effects are modest, with limited supporting evidence.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Found in toners, essences, and gel moisturizers to impart a dewy, refreshed skin feel.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally well tolerated, but birch sap can trigger irritation or allergy in sensitized individuals. Patch test if reactive, and discontinue if redness or itching occurs.

Is Betula Alba (Birch) Juice a Good Ingredient?

It offers pleasant, light moisturization, but clinical data for soothing or barrier benefits are limited, which is why it's rated Fair. It may also irritate very sensitive or birch-allergic skin.

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