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Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Wild Yam, Dioscorea villosa L., Dioscoreaceae

What does it do?

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract?

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Wild Yam, Dioscorea villosa L., Dioscoreaceae

Is Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract do in cosmetic products?

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract is 90147-49-2.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010