Populus tremuloides (Aspen) bark extract
AKA “Aspen Bark Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Populus tremuloides (Aspen) bark extract
AKA: Aspen Bark Extract
Extract · Astringent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Aspen bark extract gently tones and conditions skin, helping to refine pores and improve texture. Naturally sourced from North American and European aspen trees.
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90083-05-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti Sebum
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Reduces excess sebum
Traditional Use
Aspen bark has been used in traditional North American indigenous medicine and European folk medicine for its astringent and skin-conditioning properties. Historically used for treating various skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR