Salix alba (Willow) leaf extract

Salix alba (Willow) leaf extract

AKA “Willow Leaf Extract”

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Ingredient Facts

Salix alba (Willow) leaf extract

AKA: Willow Leaf Extract

Extract · Skin Conditioning | Astringent | Soothing | Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

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

Leaf

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84082-82-6

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Botanical. Native to Europe, North America. Derived from the leaves of Salix alba (white willow), a tree native to Europe and western Asia in the Salicaceae family. Extracted from leaves using solvent extraction methods to obtain the active compounds.

Plant Source

Salicaceae (Willow family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Function

Skin Conditioning | Astringent | Soothing | Antioxidant

Benefits

Unclogs pores

Supports cell turnover

Traditional Use

Willow leaves contain salicin and have been traditionally used in herbal preparations for skin conditions and inflammation. The leaf extract is used in modern cosmetics for its potential exfoliating and clarifying properties.