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What is SALIX ALBA BARK WATER and what does it do?

Role: HUMECTANT

Family: SALICYLIC ACID derived from White willow

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White Willow Extract: natural salicylic acid?

Derived from the bark of the White Willow, this majestic tree, which can grow to 25 meters, prefers riverbanks. One of its most notable characteristics is its richness in naturally anti-inflammatory salicylates, the chemical parent of the famous exfoliant salicylic acid.

White willow: An alternative to salicylic acid?

Thanks to its salicin content, willow bark is often presented as a natural alternative to salicylic acid. However, although salicin is converted to salicylic acid when taken orally, its efficacy in the small quantities used in cosmetics can be questioned. This conversion process requires enzymes and other biological complexities.

Properties and benefits of white willow extract

In addition to soothing salicin, white willow bark is also rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids. These compounds give it tonic, astringent and antiseptic properties.

White willow extract in cosmetology

Comparisons with salicylic acid aside, white willow extract has proven its benefits for the skin. Indeed, the salicin it contains may offer general anti-aging properties, while other beneficial compounds, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, contribute to its antioxidant effects.

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