murphySalix alba (Willow) bark water
AKA: White willow, Willow Bark Water
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, North America. Derived from the bark of Salix alba (white willow), a tree native to Europe and western Asia in the Salicaceae family. Extracted through water infusion or decoction of the dried bark material.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, skin conditioning, soothing.
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-82-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
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.
Tonic
Soothes Skin
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