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Humectant

DIOSCOREA BATATAS EXTRACT

CAS 90147-47-0 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A Chinese yam extract giving soothing mucilage and skin-conditioning sterols. Long food-grade safety record; mild phytoestrogen activity is the only notable caveat.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mucilaginous polysaccharides for hydration
  • Diosgenin-type sterols for skin conditioning
  • Long food-grade safety history

Known concerns

  • Phytoestrogen-like activity
  • Possible plant allergens
  • Sparse formal cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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