INCI name

IPOMOEA BATATAS ROOT EXTRACT

Sweet potato root extract

An extract of sweet potato, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Ipomoea batatas root extract is an extract of the roots (tubers) of the sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas, of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.

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 (6)

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