What it is
This ingredient is an extract prepared from the root of Baptisia tinctoria, a plant known as wild or false indigo, contributing water-soluble plant constituents to a formulation. It is used as a botanical conditioning agent, often positioned for a soothing effect on the skin. It is generally present at low levels as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
There are no widely established safety concerns specific to this root extract at cosmetic use levels. As with other botanicals, sensitization is possible in predisposed individuals. The water-derived extract is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the root of Baptisia tinctoria (wild indigo), a North American plant in the Fabaceae (legume) family.
History
Wild indigo has a history of use in traditional North American herbal practice, and its root extract has since been adopted as a botanical ingredient in modern cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
What is wild indigo root extract?
It is a botanical extract from the root of Baptisia tinctoria, a North American plant, used as a conditioning ingredient.
Is it a sunscreen active?
No. It is a botanical conditioning ingredient and does not filter UV light.