Cosmetics & Personal Care

Applications of Betuinno and Suberinno in Cosmetics & Personal Care

Betuinno™ Betulin: Multifunctional Cosmetic Ingredient from Birch Bark

Betuinno™ Betulin is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient derived from birch bark, an upcycled forest industry side stream. In nature, birch bark protects the tree from environmental stress and moisture. These natural protective properties translate well into cosmetic formulations.

Betulin is widely described in scientific literature for its antioxidant, skin-soothing and protective properties, making it suitable for both skin care and colour cosmetic products.

Skin Care Benefits

In skin care formulations, betulin supports products focused on skin comfort, hydration and barrier protection.

Key benefits include:

Skin-soothing support through anti-inflammatory properties
Antioxidant protection against oxidative stress and environmental exposure
Skin barrier support, helping maintain moisture and hydration
Support for a more even-looking skin tone
Skin protection
For sensitive skin

Functional Benefits in Colour Cosmetics

In colour cosmetics, Betuinno™ provides valuable formulation functionality. Depending on the system, it can support:

Improved water resistance and wear
Oil absorption for shine control
Better binding properties in powders and pressed products
Improved skin feel and texture

Technical Formulation Benefits

Betuinno™ also offers useful formulation properties, including:

Thixotropic behaviour for rheology control
Thickening properties in oil phases
Co-emulsifying and stabilising effects

Suberinno™ Suberin: Natural Skin Protection and Barrier Ingredient

Suberinno™ is based on suberin, a natural biopolymer found in birch bark, where it acts as a protective barrier for the tree. This protective function provides interesting opportunities for cosmetic applications.

Skin Care Benefits

In skin care formulations, Suberinno™ can support concepts related to skin barrier protection, hydration and long-term skin comfort.

Benefits include:

Support for the skin’s protective barrier
Moisturising and nourishing properties
Contribution to skin defence and protection concepts
These characteristics make Suberinno™ suitable for moisturising and protective skin care formulations.

Functional Benefits in Colour Cosmetics

In colour cosmetic systems, Suberinno™ can contribute to:

Improved water resistance
Enhanced product durability and wear
Improved skin feel and texture

These properties make it suitable for long-wear cosmetic products and protective formulations.