Wild Yam Extract Water Soluble

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WILD YAM EXTRACT – WATER SOLUBLE

Water-soluble botanical extract • Traditional botanical • Cosmetic ingredient

Wild Yam Extract (Dioscorea villosa) is a water-soluble botanical ingredient made from the root of the wild yam plant.

Wild Yam has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices, making it an interesting botanical for formulators looking to incorporate traditional plant ingredients into modern skincare formulations.

Its liquid, water-soluble format makes it easy to incorporate into a variety of water-based cosmetic formulations.

PRODUCT INFORMATION


INCI	Glycerin, Aqua, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate
BOTANICAL NAME	Dioscorea villosa
PLANT PART	Root
PHYSICAL FORM	Liquid
APPEARANCE	Clear to hazy amber
SOLUBILITY	Water soluble
INGREDIENT TYPE	Botanical extract
pH	4.0–6.0
RECOMMENDED USE	1–10%

WHAT IS WILD YAM KNOWN FOR?

Wild Yam has a long history in traditional herbal practices, where the root has been used as a botanical ingredient.

The root naturally contains a range of plant compounds, including steroidal saponins such as diosgenin, which are characteristic constituents of Dioscorea villosa.

For cosmetic formulators, Wild Yam offers an interesting way to explore a less conventional botanical ingredient within modern skincare formulations.

FORMULATION USE

Wild Yam Extract can be incorporated into a range of water-based formulations, including:

Facial serums
Toners
Essences
Creams
Lotions
Emulsions
Gels
Face masks
Body care formulations
Scalp and haircare formulations

FORMULATION NOTES

Water soluble and suitable for incorporation into the water phase or cool-down phase of cosmetic formulations.

Recommended usage: 1–10%

The extract has a clear to hazy amber appearance, which should be taken into consideration when formulating.

Always carry out appropriate stability and compatibility testing within your finished formulation.

A TRADITIONAL BOTANICAL FOR MODERN FORMULATION

Wild Yam is an intriguing botanical for formulators looking beyond the more familiar plant extracts.

Its traditional heritage and distinctive botanical profile make it an interesting addition to botanical skincare, natural cosmetic formulations and ingredient-led product development.