Salix alba (Willow) extract

AKA: White willow, Willow Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, North America. Extracted from the flowers of Salix alba (white willow), a tree native to Europe and western Asia in the Salicaceae family. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction, typically using water or alcohol to isolate the active compounds from plant material.
Salix Alba (Willow) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-82-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Unclogs pores
Supports cell turnover
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
CIR insufficient data requested (2026)
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR