Formula: 44905 Difficulty Level: beginner Shelf life: min 3 months Optimal pH: 4.8-5.3 Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 50 g A Pure / distilled water 53.9 26.9 g A Sage Water 30 15 g A Pentiol Nat 4...
BHA natural Salicylic Acid
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Description
Natural Salicylic Acid BHA – Purification, Gentle Exfoliation, Texture Refining
Natural Salicylic Acid BHA is a cosmetic active extracted from black willow bark (Salix nigra), standardized to provide an optimal concentration of natural salicylates (the equivalent of beta-hydroxy acid or BHA). Unlike the synthetic variant, this extract offers exfoliating and antimicrobial properties with a much better skin tolerance profile. Due to its natural ability to penetrate the lipid environment, it deeply cleanses pores clogged with sebum, removes devitalized cells, and evens out skin micro-relief, leaving the complexion fresh, smoother, and more luminous in appearance.
Ingredients (INCI): Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Aqua.
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Yellowish liquid, with a characteristic discreet odor.
- Solubility: Completely water-soluble.
- Cosmetic function: Gentle chemical exfoliant (natural BHA), purifying agent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial, skin conditioner, antioxidant.
- Recommended dosage: 2% - 10%.
Main Properties
- Purifying, refines pores: Penetrates sebum at the pilosebaceous follicle level, clearing congested pores and reducing the visibility of blackheads.
- Gentle biological exfoliant: Smooths rough or granular skin texture, refining skin micro-relief.
- Brightening, evening: Contributes to diminishing dull skin appearance and visually fading post-imperfection marks.
- Anti-dandruff: Suitable for anti-dandruff applications due to its keratolytic, purifying, and sebum-control activity.
Applications
- Purifying aqueous serums and treatment lotions for combination, oily, or imperfection-prone skin.
- Exfoliating toning lotions for daily use (BHA Clarifying Toners).
- Facial cleansing gels, purifying foams, and micellar waters intended for congested skin hygiene.
- Light creams, mattifying fluids, and cream-gels designed to balance oily skin texture.
- Purifying facial masks.
- Adjuvant for supporting cosmetic product preservation.
Formulation Guide
Natural Salicylic Acid BHA is easy to use, requires no alcohols or glycols for dissolution, and creates no precipitates.
- Procedure: Added directly and simply into the aqueous phase at the beginning of preparation or in the final phase. Withstands heating to temperatures typically worked with in cosmetic formulas.
- Optimal pH range: Unlike synthetic salicylic acid (which needs a very low pH to remain active), Natural Salicylic Acid BHA is stable and effective in a much more permissive pH range between 4.0 and 6.5.
Efficacy Tests
Data provided by the manufacturer demonstrates the performance of this natural extract through clinical studies and in vitro tests targeting cellular renewal, microbiome control, and skin tolerance.
- 1. Cell Renewal Assay (Cellular Renewal Assay – In Vivo):
This study evaluated the extract's capacity to stimulate and accelerate cell turnover (the natural process of stratum corneum desquamation and regeneration) using the dansyl chloride fluorescent labeling method. Clinical results demonstrated that applying a lotion with Natural Salicylic Acid BHA leads to an increase in the cell renewal rate of up to 25-28% compared to the untreated area (control). The exfoliation efficacy is equivalent to that of synthetic salicylic acid, but the process is carried out much more gently, without producing visible uneven flaking or erythema. - 2. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Test (MIC – In Vitro):
The antimicrobial activity of the extract was analyzed against specific organisms that thrive in sebum-rich environments within the pores. MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) tests confirmed that natural salicylates from willow bark exhibit a strong inhibitory action against Cutibacterium acnes bacteria (associated with congested and inflamed pore appearance) and Staphylococcus aureus. The extract acts as a purifying agent that helps keep harmful bacterial populations under control, favoring a balanced skin microbiome. - 3. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity Assay (ORAC Assay):
Through the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test, the manufacturer demonstrated that the extract possesses pronounced antioxidant properties due to the native presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids from willow bark. It effectively neutralizes oxygen radicals (ROS) generated by environmental stress, protecting skin surface lipids and preventing premature epidermal cell degradation. - 4. Skin Tolerance Assessment (EpiDerm 3D Model – In Vitro):
To validate the superior safety profile, tests were performed on three-dimensional reconstructed human epidermis models (EpiDerm). The study showed excellent cell viability (over 93-95%), with the extract being classified as non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Furthermore, a reduction in the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines (Interleukin-1 alpha) was observed, suggesting that the extract has an intrinsic ability to soothe the skin while exerting its exfoliating action.
Technical Conclusion from the Manufacturer: Data confirms that Natural Salicylic Acid BHA successfully fulfills all functions of a traditional BHA (clearing congested pores, removing devitalized cells, and evening out texture), while offering two major formulation advantages: it is completely cold water-soluble and provides exceptional dermatological tolerance, ideal for daily use.
Safety in Use and Storage
Profile: Plant-derived ingredient, biodegradable, with good skin tolerance.
Precautions: For external cosmetic use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to open wounds or severely inflamed skin. Because it contains natural salicylate derivatives, caution or avoidance of use is recommended for individuals with a known allergy to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Do not use in preparations intended for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: In a closed container, in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
Details
Code
D-1291
Categories
Status
Natural compliant
Suitable for
cosmetics, hair care
Key benefits
anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, antibacterial, exfoliant, purifying, seboregulator
Specific indications
acne, pimples, couperosis, rosacea, dandruff, wrinkles, fine lines
Skin care
Cleansers, Face creams, Micellar solutions, Serums, Toners, Treatments
Skin type
Acne prone, All types, Combination, Mature, Oily
Body care
Creams Emulsions
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Scalp lotions, Scalp serums, Treatments
Solubility
in water
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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I used it in a gentle exfoliating serum combined with rose water. Purifies the complexion, refreshes it. I am satisfied.
My favorite toner that I never part with is the one related to the recipe Rejuvenating Toner, combination-oily skin. One of the basic ingredients is natural salicylic acid BHA which I purchase regularly. The resulting toner is indispensable in my daily routine.
I have used this product for problem scalp. Soothes irritation and treated my seborrheic dermatitis.
I used this product to prepare an anti-acne exfoliating serum. I think it is a good product since the serum has kept its consistency and properties for more than 3 months (minimum shelf life of the serum).
It is a natural and gentler alternative to synthetic salicylic acid, a standardized extract from black willow with proven efficacy, ideal for clear, smooth and younger-looking skin.
Very good in the preparation of anti-catarrhea lotions. Soothes itchy scalp and helps eliminate dandruff.
Very good.However, it would be preferable to offer a medium grammage version, given that a bottle is almost used in a 2% formulation.Incomfortable to offer grammages.
I have been using the Rejuvenating Toner recipe, combination-oily skin with a few small adaptations, for at least 7 years and I declare myself absolutely in love with it. It is exactly the toner my complexion needs. The product salicylic acid BHA is a basic component of the recipe, being an exfoliating, antimicrobial and anti-acne active that contributes significantly to cell regeneration. I purchase this product regularly.
It is a very effective cosmetic active , I use it in the preparation of tonic for the face but also in the lotion amtimatreata , it soothes itchy scalp.
I didn't even know there was such a thing, I probably wouldn't have been able to create the anti dandruff lotion without it, as I said in other reviews, I'm not good at formulating and creating recipes by myself, the recipe part here is a real help! I'm thinking of trying it as an exfoliating serum or treatment, also a recipe here.
Very good in for sensitive scalp with seborrheic dermatitis. It significantly reduces dandruff and calms the scalp. I use it to make anti-dandruff lotion. Must have!
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a very effective ingredient for the prevention of blackheads and comedones! I use it in serums along with aha acids
A very good product that is not missing in the products for oily skin, problematic, acne-prone, and the results are not unexpected!
I repeatedly buy this product because it is an essential ingredient in my husband's shampoo recipe :D, but also in cleansers for combination/oily skin.
Many clients of mine.either big or small.have gotten rid of acne and blackheads with this product.I recommend this product in combination with other oils from Elemental and for tissue disorders all over the body with fast results!
Active anti-acne and anti-inflammatory. I use it in anti dandruff lotion as it helps regenerate irritated scalp.
I've been using it in my acne cream for a long time and it's great for dissolving blackheads.