OriginNative to North America. Derived from the buds of Populus balsamifera, a tree in the Salicaceae family native to North America. Extracted through solvent extraction or cold maceration of the resinous buds.
Populus balsamifera (Poplar balsam) bud oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Bud
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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