willow bark

Willow bark (Salix Alba Bark Extract)

Willow bark (wild harvest) is used in skin care primarily because of its antimicrobial, anti-oxidative and soothing effects. The main active ingredient in willow bark is salicin, which is converted into salicylic acid in the body. Salicin inhibits the skin's sebum production, and it has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect.

The extract soothes redness caused by impurities, blackheads and pimples. It stimulates the skin's metabolism and promotes an even complexion. Willow bark smoothes the pores and gently removes dead skin cells (keratolytic effect). Willow bark is also used against dandruff, psoriasis, acne, calluses or corns. In addition, it contains a variety of other secondary plant substances such as tannins, isoquercitrin, kaempferol and quercetin, which also have an anti-inflammatory effect and deprive the bacteria that cause pimples of their breeding ground.