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Salix alba (Willow) extract
AKA “Willow Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Salix alba (Willow) extract
AKA: Willow Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Reviewed by CIR
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-82-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Unclogs pores
Supports cell turnover
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, particularly for acne-prone skin. Willow bark became a key ingredient in modern skincare products as a plant-based alternative to synthetic salicylic acid.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Pleiotropic Effects of White Willow Bark and 1,2-Decanedi...
Eleonora Bassino, Franco Gasparri, Luca Munaron
Skin pharmacology and physiology, 2018
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Pleiotropic Effects of White Willow Bark and 1,2-Decanedi...
Eleonora Bassino, Franco Gasparri, Luca Munaron
Skin pharmacology and physiology, 2018
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salix Alba (Willow) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salix nigra (black willow) bark extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of 1,2-decanediol and willow bark extract in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated keratinocytes.
Di Caprio R, Monfrecola G, Balato A, Balato N, Gasparri F et al.
Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia, 2019
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Salix nigra (black willow) bark extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR