Salix alba (Willow) leaf extract

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AKA: White willow, Willow Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Salicaceae (Willow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
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
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.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR