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Data: Limited

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract

Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● EXTRACT OF SALIX ALBA BARK
● EXTRACT OF WILLOW BARK
● SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
● SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
● SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT
● WHITE WILLOW BARK EXTRACT
● WILLOW BARK EXTRACT
● WILLOW, SALIX ALBA, EXT.

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the white willow, Salix alba.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment66 products
facial cleanser55 products
mask49 products
serums & essences36 products
toners/astringents34 products
exfoliant/scrub25 products
moisturizer22 products
conditioner14 products
shampoo12 products
body wash/cleanser12 products
hair treatment/serum11 products
liquid hand soap10 products
blush8 products
lip balm with SPF7 products
sunless tanning7 products
bar soap6 products
around-eye cream5 products
anti-aging5 products
antiperspirant/deodorant5 products
after shave5 products
makeup primer4 products
hand cream4 products
baby lotion3 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
daily use with SPF3 products
foot moisturizer3 products
oil controller2 products
lip balm2 products
foot cleansing2 products
lip gloss2 products
setting powder/spray1 products
depilatory1 products
pore strips1 products
body spray1 products
bubble bath1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
hair removal waxes1 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
BB cream1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
shaving cream1 products

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of any toxicityFDA Dietary Supplement Concerns

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
84 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 1993. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Unsubstantiated Claims and Documented Health Hazards in the Dietary Supplement Marketplace. Illnesses and Injuries Associated With the Use of Selected Dietary Supplements.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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