Salix Alba Leaf Extract
What Salix Alba Leaf Extract is & what it does
Salix Alba Leaf Extract is a botanical extract from the leaves of the white willow tree. White willow is best known as a natural source of salicin, a precursor related to salicylic acid, so the extract is often included for gentle clarifying and conditioning effects. In a formula it acts as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical. It is generally considered mild at cosmetic levels.
What is Salix Alba Leaf Extract?
It is a botanical extract from the leaves of the white willow tree. White willow is a known natural source of salicin, a precursor related to salicylic acid.
What does Salix Alba Leaf Extract do in skincare?
It is often included for gentle clarifying and conditioning effects and acts as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical in a formula. It is popular in products aimed at a smoother, clearer-looking complexion.
Is Salix Alba Leaf Extract safe?
It is generally considered mild at the levels used in cosmetics, with no concerns flagged here. Those sensitive to salicylates may want to review products containing willow extract.
Sunscreens with Salix Alba Leaf Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Sisley Sunleÿa G.E. Age Minimizing Global Sun Care SPF 30 PA+++
78/100
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Sisley Sunleÿa G.E. Soin Solaire Global Anti-Âge Spf 50+
77/100
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Avon Nutra Effects Matte Oil Control Day Cream SPF 20
64/100