Betula alba is also known as white birch due to the silvery white bark. Birch is one the valued trees as it has versatile uses generally and medicinally. It is used to make domestic items such as pots and shoes. The parts medicinally used are leaf, bark and sap which are used to treat inflammation and to relieve pain associated with arthritis, gout, etc. In regards of skin, they have been used for eczema, skin rashes, injuries, feet odor and hair loss traditionally.

According to scientific articles, it has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that correspond to the traditional uses. A research study reported that white birch bark extract reinforce skin moisturizing effect by increasing skin hydration and reducing the transepidermal water loss of dry skin.