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Safety Assessment of Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract as Used in Cosmetics

Raj, P.S., Bergfeld, W.F., Belsito, D.V., Cohen, D.E. et al. · International Journal of Toxicology · 2023

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Abstract

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety reviewed updated information on Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract and reaffirmed its original conclusion that the extract is safe as a cosmetic ingredient in the current practices of use and concentration, supporting the topical safety profile of wild yam preparations.

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Raj, P.S., Bergfeld, W.F., Belsito, D.V., Cohen, D.E. et al (2023) 'Safety Assessment of Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract as Used in Cosmetics', International Journal of Toxicology, 42(3_suppl), pp. 29S-31S. doi:10.1177/10915818231204230

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