Ingredient

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

Low risk

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (INCI: Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract) is a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used for mild exfoliation.

Typical use — It is common in calming toners, essences, serums, masks, moisturizers and scalp treatments aimed at a comfortable, conditioned feel. It is a common choice in 'calming' or 'cica'-style routines built around comfort.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for sensitive, dry or easily-irritated skin and scalps. It pairs well with humectants and barrier ingredients. It is an easy addition to a routine focused on comfort rather than strong actives.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: natural salicylate, similar irritation profile to salicylic acid. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — natural salicylate, similar irritation profile to salicylic acid.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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