Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract
AKA “Purple Sweet Potato Root Extract”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Purple sweet potato root extract
Extract · Antioxidant | Conditioning | Colorant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Colorant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Purple sweet potato root extract is a natural antioxidant that conditions skin and hair while providing a beautiful purple hue to formulations.
Family
Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory family)
Plant Part
Root
CAS #
May vary depending on the specific extract
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Purple sweet potato root is derived from Ipomoea batatas, a plant in the Convolvulaceae family cultivated globally in tropical regions. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction or water infusion of dried purple sweet potato roots.
Plant Source
Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory family)
Plant Part
Root
Function
Antioxidant | Conditioning | Colorant
Benefits
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioning
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
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR