- INCI Name:Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
- Ingredient Name:Slippery Elm Bark Extract
- Functions:Emollient, Fungistatic Agent, Anti-Irritant, Anti-Microbial Agent, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Natural, Naturally Derived
Bio-Botanica, Inc. Slippery Elm Bark is a product within the Ulmaceae plant family, known by its Latin name, Ulmus rubra. It contains key chemical constituents such as mucilage (up to 50%), starch, tannins, polyuronides, calcium oxalates, calcium, and vitamin C. This versatile product serves various functional categories in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, including respiratory, digestive, and sexual health. It also has applications in the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly for skin and immune-related purposes. Native to North America, the medium-sized forest tree, slippery elm, has inner bark rich in mucilage, a starchy carbohydrate substance that, when mixed with water, swells to form a soothing and slippery gel. Mucilage is commonly used to offer support for mucous membranes, soothe the throat, and promote healthy digestion.