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Salix Alba Bark Extract

Our database includes 1,099 products that contain Salix Alba Bark Extract.

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Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.

Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.

Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.

Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.

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Benefits

Good for Oily Skin
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What it does

Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Soothing Having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect
Tonic Used remove soap residues and moisturize

Alternative names

Willow Bark
White Willow Bark Extract

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
10% to 20%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 80071
INCI Name SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT
EC #  282-029-0
All Functions Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic