What is Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract?

Skin conditioning

Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract is a skin conditioner that helps soften and smooth the surface.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

One of the 2320 products we've checked features this as a key ingredient.

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Vegreen
Alcohol-Free Mucin Essence Toner
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract (#6 on the ingredient list), Panthenol 3%, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Amazon Brand store Official (Korean)
8 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · calmer skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
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claims, checked
With a viscous formula, after application you can feel moist and lustrous skin.backed by evidence
As a toner containing wild yam extract, 5 types of hyaluronic acid and panthenol, it effectively moisturises skin that has become dry from irritation. It also provides an outstanding soothing effect for skin flaking and [temporary] itching caused by dryness.plausible, not tested
Vegan certification completedplausible, not tested
Inner moisture, relief of [temporary] itching, fragrance freepartly backed
Contains wild yam extract rich in plant mucin / contains wild yam derived mucin extractoverstated
CPNP certification (the official European sales safety testing body)overstated
Itch relief immediately on applicationno supporting source found
Low irritation test completedno supporting source found