Ingredient
Japanese Yam Root Extract (Dioscorea Japonica)
INCI name: Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Dioscorea Japonica Extract
Jinenjo Root Extract
What it is
An extract of the root of Dioscorea japonica (Japanese yam, Dioscoreaceae), used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning botanical.
How it works
Contributes mucilage polysaccharides and steroidal-saponin precursors that give a light conditioning feel on skin.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.