Vigna aconitifolia seed extract

AKA: Moth bean extract, Vigna aconitifolia extract, Aconiti moth bean extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Vigna aconitifolia, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Subtropical
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a cooling and nutritive agent. Modern cosmetic extraction of the seed represents a contemporary application of this traditional ingredient for skincare benefits.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR