Organic Birch – Natural power for a great skin feeling

The organic birch leaf extract is the aqueous extract from birch leaves. This clear to light brown liquid is full of important nutrients: e.g., flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and essential oils, as well as vitamin C. Birch leaves are used in naturopathy for many internal and external ailments. For example, a tea made from dried birch leaves is said to support the elimination of toxins in cases of bladder and kidney issues. A hair rinse made from birch leaves can promote hair growth. 

The deciduous tree that stays green in summer grows in Northern and Central Europe as well as in Asia and can reach up to 25 meters in height. This tree is particularly robust because it can grow on any type of soil and tolerates both long periods of heat and moist soils. From a distance, the birch is recognizable by its white bark with horizontal black cracks that develop over its lifetime. The small light green leaves are accompanied by male and female catkins in April and May and look especially fresh thanks to their bright color. Birches are often found in forests, on heathland, or in moors and are particularly resilient. This also explains their high life expectancy of up to 120 years. 

In line with old customs on May 1st, the birch is also known as the “May tree.” On this day, many communities still set up a colorfully decorated birch with spring-like, delicate green leaves in the town center and celebrate it with entertaining, regionally different rituals. No wonder, since the birch has always been considered a symbol of awakening life and love.

Organic birch leaf extract can provide a pleasant and refreshed feeling on skin and hair. The extract can help pores (e.g., after shaving) to quickly close again and the skin surface to tighten.

The special effect of organic birch

Soothing and regenerating: The valuable organic birch leaf extract can calm irritated skin and support regeneration. In combination with other plant-based ingredients, it can help improve skin irritations and reduce unpleasant itching. This is supported by the saponins contained in the organic birch leaf extract, which recent studies have described as antiviral and antibacterial. Furthermore, saponins have shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in scientific studies, which can also contribute to calming the skin and protecting it from environmental stressors.

Did you know? Birch leaf extracts can stimulate collagen production, which is crucial for the elasticity and firmness of the skin. But that's not all: the valuable extract promotes blood circulation in the skin, benefiting skin tightening and firming of connective tissue. Furthermore, the plant extract can combat external signs of skin aging. The secret lies in the contained flavonoids. These are antioxidants that protect your skin from harmful environmental influences and can act against skin aging. Additionally, flavonoids have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects.