An extract of wild yam roots, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Dioscorea villosa root extract is an extract of the roots of wild yam, Dioscorea villosa, of the yam family (Dioscoreaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Black Pine Plump-Up Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Mini Black Pine Bounce Firming Moisturizer 20ML · KORRES
- Black Pine Bounce Peptide Firming Cream · KORRES
- Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil olejek do twarzy 30 ml · Erborian
- Dr Irena Eris PERFECT CREATION 914 Rewitalizujący Koncentrat Do Twarzy z 24K Złotem 30 ml · Dr Irena Eris