Hemidesmus indicus (Sarsaparilla) root extract

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AKA: Indian Sarsaparilla, Sarsaparilla Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hemidesmus Indicus [Sarsaparilla] Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Apocynaceae
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90045-62-8
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
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine as a blood purifier and skin tonic. Also employed in Amazonian indigenous medicine for skin health and detoxification.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR