Betulin

Betulin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 14 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBETULIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number473-98-3
EC number207-475-5
Prevalence14 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches320

Used in

General Moisturizers 28.6%Day Moisturizers 21.4%Blushes 14.3%Ampoules 7.1%Facial Treatments 7.1%Foundations 7.1%

Frequently asked

What does Betulin do in skincare?
Betulin functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Betulin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Betulin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (28.6% of its uses).

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