Yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract

AKA: Yucca extract, Mojave yucca extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Yucca Schidigera Extract is an extract of the leaves, stems and roots of the yucca, Yucca schidigera, Liliaceae
Family
Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
90147-57-2, 223749-05-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Native to the Sonoran Desert, yucca was used by indigenous peoples and later Mexican traditional medicine for skin conditions and inflammation. The plant was traditionally applied topically for its cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR