Salix nigra (Black Willow) bark extract

AKA: Black willow bark extract

Plant-Derived

Barrier Support

Extract

Clean

Salix nigra (black willow) bark extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting. Rated low hazard by EWG.

Family

Salicaceae (Willow family)

Plant Part

Bark

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84650-64-6

Form

Liquid

Functions

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Nourishes & Protects

Traditional Use

Black willow bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid, and has been used in traditional European and Native American medicine for anti-inflammatory purposes. Historically employed by herbalists for skin conditions before synthetic salicylic acid was developed.

EWG

CIR

Safe w/Qualifications

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-1

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Acne

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR