Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Explained
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract comes from the Wild Yam. Wild Yam has soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
Wild Yam Root contains diosgenin, a plant steroid. Diosgenin exhibits anti-inflammatory properties.
Emerging studies show diosgenin may help encourage skin cell turnover. By telling your skin to produce new skin-cells, Wild Yam root may help with reducing the signs of aging. Other studies are looking into the potential of Wild Yam Root to protect skin against UV damage. However, further research is needed to confirm these claims.
Wild Yam Root has been used in traditional medicine to treat arthritis.
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What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Wild Yam Root Extract
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
57% to
69%
References
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Products with Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
55945
INCI Name
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA ROOT EXTRACT
EC #
 290-441-7
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
