Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract
AKA “Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Purple sweet potato root extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory family)
Plant Part
Root
CAS #
May vary depending on the specific extract
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
Potential For Color Contribution
Boosts Collagen
Anti-Aging
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Purple sweet potatoes have been used in traditional Asian and African cuisine and medicine for centuries, valued for their antioxidant properties. Their cosmetic application is a modern development based on traditional recognition of their nutritive and protective qualities.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR