murphyHemidesmus indicus (Sarsaparilla) root extract
AKA: Indian Sarsaparilla, Sarsaparilla Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the roots of Hemidesmus indicus, a plant in the Apocynaceae family native to India and tropical regions. Extracted through solvent extraction or decoction of dried root material to obtain the concentrated plant compounds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
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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Verified Jun 2026
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