Betula Alleghaniensis
Skin conditioning, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Methyl salicylate content — Yellow Birch bark is notably rich in methyl salicylate (wintergreen-like); quantify via GC-MS; aspirin/salicylate sensitivity contraindication should appear on label; not suitable for children's products without concentration justification; distinct toxicological profile from B. alba — do NOT use read-across from B. alba without justification
US Note
Not prohibited or restricted; birch bark extracts have GRAS-adjacent status in traditional use
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.