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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Found in 7 DHALIORA products

Birthtii Layered Hand & Body Lotion [Cake from Susie] 400ml Birthtii Layered Hand & Body Lotion [Cake from Susie] 400mlScreening 9.3 celimax One Step Body Brightening Pad 60ea celimax One Step Body Brightening Pad 60eaScreening 9.2 CUREα Aloe CICA Soothing Gel 150ml CUREα Aloe CICA Soothing Gel 150mlScreening 8.8 HATHERINE Pore Melting Shrinko Nose Pack 4ea HATHERINE Pore Melting Shrinko Nose Pack 4eaScreening 9.2 in;usth Trouble-Care Jelly Body Wash 490ml in;usth Trouble-Care Jelly Body Wash 490mlScreening 9.3 MYABIS Soft Gel Cleanser 150ml MYABIS Soft Gel Cleanser 150mlScreening 9.2 TOMIWOLF Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing Serum 200ml TOMIWOLF Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing Serum 200mlScreening 9.2
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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