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 · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Ipomoea Batatas (Purple Sweet Potato) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
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.
Conditions Skin
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR