CDF White Willow Bark Salicin Active™

CDF White Willow Bark Salicin Active™

High-purity botanical exfoliation active designed to support clearer-looking skin, smoother texture, and a refined, balanced finish.

INCI Name: Propanediol, Water (Aqua), 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicin

Key Active: Salicin (derived from high-purity 98% White Willow Bark)

Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid

Solubility: Glycol-based concentrate; dispersible into water-based systems and emulsions

Function: Skin refining, gentle renewal support, clarity support, oil-balance support

CDF White Willow Bark Salicin Active™ is a precision, formulator-ready salicin concentrate designed for modern skincare formulas that target visible congestion, uneven texture, and dullness. Salicin supports a gentle, progressive renewal pathway that helps reveal a smoother, clearer-looking complexion without the “too much, too fast” feel of harsher exfoliation systems.

For external cosmetic use only. Not for ingestion or pharmaceutical use.

What It Does

Salicin is a naturally occurring beta-glucoside traditionally associated with White Willow Bark. In skincare, salicin is valued for supporting a gentle, gradual skin-refining routine that improves the look of texture, visible congestion, and oily shine over time. It helps promote a clearer-looking complexion while maintaining a more comfortable feel compared with more aggressive exfoliation approaches.

Key Benefits

• Supports smoother-looking texture: Helps refine the appearance of roughness and uneven skin feel.
• Clarity & congestion support: Helps improve the look of visible congestion for a cleaner-looking finish.
• Oil-balance support: Helps reduce the look of excess shine and supports a more balanced complexion.
• Gentle, progressive renewal: Designed for daily-use concepts that build results with consistency.
• Modern “refined skin” positioning: Ideal for clarity, texture, and tone-support formulas without harshness.

Suggested Use Level (Finished Formulas)

• Typical use: 3–7% in finished products
• Add during cool-down (≤ 40 °C)

Where It Fits Best

• Clarifying serums, gel serums, and lightweight emulsions
• Textural “refining” toners and treatment essences
• Oil-control and pore-appearance support products
• Combination routines alongside hydrators and barrier-support ingredients
• Scalp care treatements

Compatibility Notes

• Avoid formulating into very high pH systems without testing.

Precautions

• For external cosmetic use only. Do not use in products intended for ingestion.
• Not recommended for use on broken or compromised skin.
• Finished products containing exfoliation actives may increase sun sensitivity; recommend daytime sunscreen use in consumer-facing directions.
• Perform stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy testing in the final formula and packaging.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Disclaimer

This ingredient is supplied strictly as a cosmetic raw material. It is not intended for direct application to the skin without proper formulation. Not a drug or medicinal ingredient. Not evaluated for therapeutic, dermatological, or pharmaceutical use. For use by trained formulators and manufacturers only.

Storage

• Store tightly closed, in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from direct light and excessive heat.
• Do not refrigerate; store at room temperature for best clarity.