Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil
What Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil is & what it does
Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil is the essential oil from the leaves of buchu, a South African shrub. In cosmetics it is used chiefly as a natural fragrance and aromatic ingredient, contributing the plant's characteristic herbaceous, minty scent. As a concentrated leaf oil it is generally used at very low levels and, like other essential oils, may be a potential sensitizer for sensitive skin.
What does Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil do in skincare?
Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil is the essential oil of buchu leaves and is used mainly as a natural fragrance and aromatic ingredient. It contributes the plant's characteristic herbaceous, minty scent. As a concentrated leaf oil it is generally used at very low levels in a formula.
Is Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil safe?
Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil is used in cosmetics at very low concentrations, and at those levels it is generally tolerated. Like other essential oils it contains potent aromatic compounds and may be a potential sensitizer for sensitive skin. Patch testing a new product is a good precaution.
Is Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil natural or synthetic?
Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil is a natural ingredient, distilled from the leaves of the buchu plant. It is a botanical essential oil rather than a synthetic fragrance. Its exact composition can vary with the plant material and distillation.
Sunscreens with Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Image Skincare Prevention+® Daily Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
85/100
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Image Skincare Daily Tinted Moisturizer Spf 30
73/100
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Image Skincare Prevention+® Daily Hydrating Moisturizer Spf 30
71/100
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Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Ultimate Protection Mosturizer Spf 50+
70/100
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Origins VitaZing™ SPF15 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer with Mangosteen
66/100