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Salix Nigra (Black Willow) Bark Extract

Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● BLACK WILLOW BARK EXTRACT
● BLACK WILLOW EXTRACT
● SALIX NIGRA (BLACK WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
● SALIX NIGRA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
● SALIX NIGRA BARK EXTRACT
● WILLOW EXTRACT

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


Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the willow, Salix nigra.

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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mask20 products
facial moisturizer/treatment18 products
serums & essences15 products
exfoliant/scrub14 products
facial cleanser12 products
toners/astringents10 products
shampoo7 products
body wash/cleanser6 products
moisturizer5 products
hair styling aide3 products
conditioner2 products
bar soap1 products
lip balm1 products
after shave1 products
makeup remover1 products
anti-aging1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
hair treatment/serum1 products
1 products
body spray1 products
body oil1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
baby oil1 products
eye liner1 products

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of any toxicityFDA Dietary Supplement Concerns

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited or incomplete evidence of cancer according to safety/hazard data – scientific review cannot classify as human carcinogen due to data gapsEWG Assessment of Open Scientific Literature

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
24 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.
  • EWG Assessment of Open Scientific Literature
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

Understanding scores

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Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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Data availability

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