Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract can be used for skincare products for its known moisturizing effect whereby it enhances the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.It also can be used for anti-aging, as an antioxidant and for its anti-inflammatory properties. 

Extracts of Dioscorea Villosa contain steroidal saponins, diosgenin, alkaloids, tannins, phytosterols, and starch.