Wild yam (Dioscorea Villosa) extract

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AKA: Dioscorea Villosa Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a rhizomatous plant native to North America, belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. The root is extracted using solvent extraction methods to obtain the bioactive compounds.
Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Plant Part
Root
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Anti Sebum
Antioxidant Protection
Skin Protecting
Anti-Aging Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Fights free radical damage
Shields skin from damage
Reduces excess sebum
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR