Salix alba (Willow) flower extract

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AKA: White willow, Willow Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Salix Alba (Willow) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-82-6
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
The flowers of willow have been used in traditional medicine for their mild astringent and soothing properties, though less commonly than the bark. They became incorporated into contemporary skincare formulations for their potential skin-calming benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR