Skin Conditioning
HYPOXIS ROOPERI RHIZOME EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
African potato rhizome extract used for skin brightening and conditioning. Promoted as a gentler alternative to kojic acid — a yellow-tier botanical active.
Hypoxis rooperi rhizome extract is derived from the African potato (Hypoxidaceae). It contains sterols (hypoxoside derivatives), glycosides and rooperol-like phytochemicals, which drive its claimed tyrosinase-modulating and antioxidant effects. Cosmetic suppliers position it as a gentler brightening alternative to kojic acid, which can irritate or sensitise. It is catalogued in COSMILE Europe and CosIng under INCI name HYPOXIS ROOPERI RHIZOME EXTRACT; no Annex II restriction, no CIR/SCCS opinion has been published specifically for this extract. PubChem holds no single-compound record. Safety communications from suppliers and skincare reviewers describe a clean irritation profile at typical use levels. Yellow tier reflects reasonable cosmetic tolerability plus modest evidence depth.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin brightening via sterol/glycoside actives
- Gentler alternative to kojic acid
- Antioxidant support
Known concerns
- Limited independent safety assessment
- Not yet formally reviewed by CIR or SCCS
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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