Characteristics
- INCI
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- CAS
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223748-08-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- Functions
- humectant
Who it's for
Description
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract comes from the root of kudzu, a fast-growing plant in the legume family. In skincare, it’s used mainly as a botanical antioxidant and soothing ingredient. It may help defend skin from everyday environmental stress, support a more comfortable feel, and contribute to a fresher-looking complexion. In hair care, it can be included for its conditioning, scalp-friendly profile, though it’s not a dramatic “growth” ingredient on its own.
People with dull, stressed-looking, or easily bothered skin may appreciate it, especially in formulas that focus on antioxidant support and a gentle plant-based story. It can also appeal to those who like traditional botanical extracts in modern products. As with any plant extract, results depend on the full formula and concentration, and sensitive users should keep an eye out for irritation or fragrance-related issues if the product contains them.
Products with Pueraria Lobata Root Extract (698 total)
Most often found in Missha products (41 items)