Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
What Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract is & what it does
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract is a botanical extract from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree, rich in mucilage polysaccharides. In skincare formulas it is commonly used as a soothing and conditioning agent, where its gel-forming sugars help bind water and leave a softened feel on the skin. It is not a UV filter and appears here as a supporting botanical, used in a small number of catalog products. No specific concerns are flagged for it.
What is Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract?
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract is a botanical extract from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree. It is rich in mucilage, a gel-forming polysaccharide that holds water and gives a soft, conditioned feel on the skin.
What does Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a soothing and skin conditioning agent. Its mucilage helps bind moisture and can leave the skin feeling smoother and more comfortable. It is a supporting botanical, not a UV filter.
Is Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract safe?
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. As with any botanical, those prone to plant sensitivities should patch test a new product first.
Sunscreens with Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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ClearChoice Sport Shield SPF 45
74/100
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Lira Clinical SPF Solar Shield 30 Oil Free With Pcs
73/100
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Lira Clinical Oil Free SPF
72/100
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My Dermatician Sun Drops SPF 35
69/100