Betulin
Skin Conditioning; Antioxidant; Triterpene
PubChem does not classify betulin as a primary chemical hazard. Ingredient-Specific Data | Cosmetic dermal-safety data are less extensive than for common emollients or humectants, so evidence is considered moderate rather than strong.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
PubChem does not classify betulin as a primary chemical hazard. Ingredient-Specific Data | Cosmetic dermal-safety data are less extensive than for common emollients or humectants, so evidence is considered moderate rather than strong.
What it does
A naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpene found especially in birch bark and used for skin-conditioning and antioxidant applications.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
