Ipomoea batatas (Purple Sweet Potato) root extract

Ipomoea batatas (Purple Sweet Potato) root extract

AKA “Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Ipomoea batatas (Purple Sweet Potato) root extract

AKA: Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Purple sweet potato root extract is a natural conditioning ingredient that helps soften and nourish hair and skin, leaving them feeling smooth and hydrated.

Family

Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)

Plant Part

Root

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

223749-11-9

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Conditions Skin

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Purple sweet potatoes have been cultivated in Asia for centuries and valued in traditional medicine for antioxidant properties. Modern concentrated extracts are developed to deliver high levels of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds for skin brightening and protection.