Willow Park Extract powder (100 g)

Willow Park Extract powder

• Provides gentle exfoliation for more radiant skin
• Helps reduce acne and excess oil
• Helps reduce signs of aging and the appearance of wrinkles
• Refines pores and minimizes pore size
• Keeps skin looking firm and youthful

TYPE OF INGREDIENT: Plant extract

MAIN BENEFITS: Gently exfoliates, calms redness, reduces oiliness and signs of aging.

WHO SHOULD USE IT: in general, willow bark extract is gentle, low-risk, and can even be used on sensitive skin.

WORKS WELL WITH: As an exfoliating ingredient, willow bark extract can be slightly drying, so we suggests always following up with a good moisturizer. To boost the exfoliating and skin-cleansing benefits of willow bark extract, we recommends using products with salicylic acid, too.

DON'T USE WITH: Willow bark is commonly used in cleansers and toners,As long as none of the products you use contain active ingredients that don’t work with salicylic acid, then it is safe.

A few examples of ingredients that are not recommend mixing with salicylic acid are retinol and vitamin C.

What Is Willow Bark Extract?

Willow bark extract is derived from various willow bark trees, including white, black, and purple. The ingredient is a natural salicin source, which is where the powerful acne-fighting ingredient that you're likely more familiar with, salicylic acid, comes from., because of the salicin, willow bark extract has potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (which improves the appearance of pores and fine lines).

Not only does it have a rich supply of salicin, but as the skin experts point out, willow bark extract also has high concentrations of tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other minerals that help calm the skin and aid in cell regeneration. Because all of these ingredients allow for a more refreshed, youthful complexion, it makes sense why you might find willow bark extract included in all kinds of skincare products, like cleansers, moisturizers, toners, masks, and more.