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Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract.

Preethi S Raj¹, Wilma F Bergfeld², Donald V Belsito²

¹Cosmetic Ingredient Review Senior Scientific Analyst/Writer.

International Journal of Toxicology

|September 26, 2023

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety reaffirmed that Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract is safe for cosmetic use. Updated reviews confirm its safety in current product types, frequencies, and concentrations.

Keywords:

Cosmetics Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract Safety

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Area of Science:

Cosmetic Science
Dermatology
Toxicology

Background:

The safety of cosmetic ingredients is crucial for consumer health.
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract has been previously assessed for cosmetic safety.
Updated scientific information necessitates a review of previously evaluated ingredients.

Purpose of the Study:

To review updated safety information for Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract.
To assess current product types, usage frequency, and concentrations of this ingredient.
To reaffirm or revise the safety conclusion for Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract in cosmetics.

Main Methods:

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety conducted a thorough review of newly available data.
Information on product formulations, usage patterns, and ingredient concentrations was analyzed.
The panel compared updated findings against the original safety assessment from 2004.

Main Results:

Updated information regarding product types, frequency of use, and concentrations was considered.
No new safety concerns were identified based on the reviewed data.
The original safety assessment was found to be consistent with the updated information.

Conclusions:

Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract is confirmed to be safe for cosmetic applications.
The ingredient's safety is affirmed within the described practices of use and concentration levels.
Continued safe use of Wild Yam Root Extract in cosmetics is supported by current evidence.