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Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

What Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice is & what it does

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice is the liquid pressed from the tuberous root of yacon, a plant in the daisy family native to the Andes. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as a plant-derived humectant and skin-conditioning agent, drawing on the root's naturally high content of fructooligosaccharides. A notable property is that these prebiotic-type sugars are also used to support a balanced look of the skin surface.

What does Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice do in skincare?

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, pressed from the yacon root, is used as a plant-derived humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It is rich in fructooligosaccharides, prebiotic-type sugars that help support a hydrated, balanced look of the skin surface.

Is Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice natural or synthetic?

It is natural in origin. The ingredient is the juice obtained from the tuberous root of the yacon plant, Polymnia sonchifolia, a member of the daisy family.

Is Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice vegan?

The ingredient itself is plant-derived, coming entirely from the yacon root, so it contains no animal-sourced material. Whether a finished product is vegan still depends on its other ingredients and how the brand defines its standards.

Sunscreens with Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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