Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
INCI: Salicylic Acid
Also known as: Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Willow Bark, Salix Alba Extract, White Willow
Natural source of salicin for gentle exfoliation
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What Is Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract?
Salix Alba Bark Extract is derived from White Willow bark, historically used for its pain-relieving properties and now valued in skincare for its natural salicin content. Salicin converts to salicylic acid-like compounds, providing gentle exfoliating and clarifying benefits.
This botanical extract offers a more gentle approach to BHA-like benefits, making it suitable for those who find synthetic salicylic acid too harsh. It also contains flavonoids and tannins that contribute to its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
- PLoS ONE, October 2018, pages 1-27 View Study
- Phytotherapy Research, August 2015, pages 1,112-1,116; and July 2011, pages 1,102-1,104 View Study
- Free Radical Biology and Medicine, December 2013, pages 1,506-1,515 View Study
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2011, pages 416-420 View Study
- Phytomedicine, December 2010, pages 1,106-1,113 View Study
Published Research
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Tocopheryl acetate in cosmetics Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
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