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Exfoliant

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Often labeled as: White Willow Bark

The natural precursor to Salicylic Acid.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from White Willow bark. It contains high levels of natural salicin, which provides mild, highly soothing pore-clearing benefits without the extreme pH drop of synthetic BHA.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Gently decongests pores, reduces oiliness, and soothes inflammatory acne.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The perfect BHA alternative for skin that cannot tolerate 2% synthetic Salicylic Acid.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is literally Salicylic Acid.

The Science

Salicin must be ingested to convert to Salicylic Acid; topically, it acts as a very mild, highly anti-inflammatory exfoliant.