Skip to product information
1 of 1

Birch Leaf Ferment Extract

Birch Leaf Ferment Extract

Regular price £10.95 GBP
Regular price Sale price £10.95 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Size
Quantity

BIRCH LEAF FERMENT EXTRACT

Water-soluble fermented botanical • UK-made • Cosmetic raw material

Birch Leaf Ferment Extract is a water-soluble fermented botanical ingredient made using Betula alba leaf extract and Lactobacillus fermentation.

Manufactured in Yorkshire, this ingredient combines a familiar British botanical with fermentation technology, creating an interesting ingredient for formulators exploring fermented skincare, botanical extracts and modern cosmetic formulation.


PRODUCT INFORMATION

INCI Aqua, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Inulin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate
BOTANICAL NAME Betula alba
PLANT PART Leaf
PHYSICAL FORM Liquid
APPEARANCE Clear to slightly cloudy pale amber
SOLUBILITY Water soluble
INGREDIENT TYPE Fermented botanical extract
FERMENTATION Lactobacillus
ORIGIN UK / Yorkshire
pH 4.2–5.5
RECOMMENDED USE 1–10%

FORMULATION USE

Suitable for formulators developing:

Facial serums • Toners • Essences • Gel creams • Moisturisers • Face masks • Scalp treatments • Haircare • Fermented skincare formulations

Its water-soluble format makes it easy to incorporate into water-based cosmetic formulations.


ABOUT BIRCH LEAF FERMENT

Birch (Betula alba) is a botanical associated with the landscapes of northern Europe and has a long history of use in traditional botanical preparations.

Through Lactobacillus fermentation, the birch leaf extract undergoes a controlled fermentation process, giving formulators a different way to work with this botanical.

Fermentation is an increasingly interesting area of cosmetic ingredient innovation, offering formulators the opportunity to explore fermented botanical ingredients and fermentation-derived materials.


FORMULATION NOTES

  • Water soluble
  • Suitable for water-based formulations
  • Recommended usage: 1–10%
  • Add during the cool-down phase
  • pH: 4.2–5.5
  • Always carry out appropriate compatibility and stability testing in the finished formulation

UK-MADE FERMENTED INGREDIENT

Birch Leaf Ferment Extract is grown and manufactured in Yorkshire, bringing together UK-grown botanical material and fermentation processing.

Part of the Incicellar Fermented Ingredients collection, it is an interesting choice for formulators looking to explore fermented botanicals and distinctive cosmetic raw materials. 


TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

Please visit our Technical Documents page for available SDS sheets and supporting technical documentation.

For a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), please email:

kezzia@incicellar.co.uk

Please include your product name and batch number when requesting a COA.

View full details