Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
What Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is & what it does
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is a botanical extract from the konjac tuber, a plant root rich in the soluble fiber glucomannan. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as a skin-conditioning and humectant ingredient, helping bind water and support a soft, hydrated skin feel. Its polysaccharide content can also contribute a smoothing, slightly gel-like texture to products.
What does Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract do in skincare?
It is a botanical extract from the konjac tuber, rich in the soluble fiber glucomannan, used as a skin-conditioning and humectant ingredient. It helps bind water to support a soft, hydrated skin feel. Its polysaccharide content can also lend a smoothing, slightly gel-like texture to formulas.
Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract natural or synthetic?
It is a naturally derived ingredient, obtained by extracting the konjac plant root. As a botanical extract, its composition reflects the plant and the extraction process used. It originates from a plant rather than being synthesized.
Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract vegan?
As a plant root extract, the base ingredient is plant-derived and contains no animal material. The overall vegan status of a product also depends on other ingredients and the brand's sourcing and testing policies. Checking the brand's vegan labeling is the most reliable way to confirm.
Sunscreens with Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail B.B. Cream Spf 30 Pa++
76/100
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Belcosmex Sun Tropez SPF 30 Ufa-ufb
75/100
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Perbelle Cosmetics Skin Tone Adjusting CC Cream SPF 43
72/100
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soltis Güneş Koruyucu Krem SPF 50+
72/100
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soltis Organic Çocuk Güneş Koruyucu Krem SPF 50
70/100
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Genosys Multi Sun Cream
49/100