Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) root extract

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AKA: Wild Yam Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90147-49-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese and Native American medicine for reproductive and menopausal health. European herbalists adopted wild yam in the 19th century for hormonal balance, though topical cosmetic use is more recent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR