Salicin

Introduction

What is salicin?

Salicin is a white, crystalline powder that can be obtained from the bark of several species of the willow and poplar trees (R). It can be metabolised to form salicylic acid, of which it is a derivative (R).

Efficacy
Outcome Grade Effect Studies
Hyperpigmentation
C
Skin Elasticity
C
Skin Smoothness
C
Wrinkles
C
Skin Density
C
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Mechanisms
Outcome Grade Effect Studies
Collagen
D
  • 🠩
Fibronectin
D
  • 🠩
Keratin
D
  • 🠫
Tyrosinase
D
  • 🠫
Kallikrein
D
  • 🠩
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Side Effects
Outcome Effect Frequency Studies
Itching
  • 10%
Skin Discomfort
  • 10%
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