What it is
This ingredient is derived from the root of Pueraria thunbergiana, the kudzu vine. It is used in skincare and sun-care products as a skin-conditioning botanical and is often included for the isoflavone and antioxidant constituents naturally found in kudzu root. It typically serves as a supporting ingredient alongside primary actives.
Safety & warnings
Kudzu root extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic concentrations. As with other botanicals, sensitive individuals may occasionally react to naturally occurring plant components.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is obtained by extracting the root of the kudzu plant.
History
Kudzu root has a long history of use in traditional East Asian herbal practices, which informs its adoption as a botanical in modern cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the root of kudzu (Pueraria thunbergiana), a climbing vine used in traditional East Asian herbal practice.
Why is kudzu root used in skincare?
It is included as a conditioning botanical that also supplies naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.