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Hydrator / Humectant

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Often labeled as: Wild Yam Extract

The botanical snail mucin alternative.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the root of the Japanese Wild Yam. It is extraordinarily rich in phyto-mucin (plant mucin), a stringy, gelatinous glycoprotein that mimics the incredible healing and hydrating properties of Snail Secretion Filtrate.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Repairs the skin barrier, deeply hydrates, and provides a bouncy, glass-skin finish.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The absolute perfect vegan alternative for Snail Mucin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It alters your systemic hormones.

The Science

While yams contain diosgenin (a steroid precursor), topical application acts locally to soothe and hydrate, not to alter internal hormones.