Salix nigra (Black Willow) bark extract

Salix nigra (Black Willow) bark extract

AKA “Black Willow Bark Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Salix nigra (Black Willow) bark extract

AKA: Black Willow Bark Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Black willow bark naturally helps protect and soothe skin. This gentle plant extract has been used in skincare for centuries to maintain a healthy complexion.

Family

Salicaceae (Willow family)

Plant Part

Bark

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84650-64-6

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Nourishes & Protects

Traditional Use

Black willow bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid, and has been used in traditional European and Native American medicine for anti-inflammatory purposes. Historically employed by herbalists for skin conditions before synthetic salicylic acid was developed.