Birch Bark Extract Description
Extract derived from the plant Betula alba (common name white birch). It can have antioxidant properties, but can also have astringent properties, which makes it a potential sensitizer for skin if it is one of the main ingredients in a product.
Birch Bark Extract References
Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, October 1999, issue 10, pages 3954-3962
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