Hemidesmus indicus (Country Sarsparilla) root powder

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AKA: Indian Sarsaparilla, Country sarsparilla root powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the root of Hemidesmus indicus, a plant native to India belonging to the Apocynaceae family. The dried root is ground into fine powder through mechanical milling after harvesting and drying.
Hemidesmus indicus (country sarsparilla) root powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90045-62-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR