What it is
This ingredient is an extract derived from the storage root of the sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas. Sweet potato root is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and naturally occurring antioxidant compounds, and the extract is used in formulas as a skin-conditioning and supporting botanical ingredient. It typically appears at modest concentrations within a wider formula.
Safety & warnings
Sweet potato root extract is generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. As with any botanical ingredient, sensitization is possible in rare cases.
Origin & sourcing
It is a natural extract obtained from the tuberous root of the sweet potato plant.
Questions everyone asks
What is sweet potato root extract used for in skincare?
It is used as a skin-conditioning botanical, valued for its naturally occurring vitamins and antioxidant compounds.
Is it the same sweet potato people eat?
It comes from the same species, Ipomoea batatas, processed into a cosmetic extract from the root.