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Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare formulas.
Summary
4 products tracked
What this means for you
Use this as orientation, not a prediction of individual tolerance.
May be useful for
The catalog does not link this ingredient to a skin type. Look at the whole product and how you will use it.
Who should be careful
The catalog does not say who should avoid this ingredient. It cannot judge a health need, pregnancy, or allergy.
An ingredient list confirms presence and order—not exact concentration, finished-formula performance, or personal comfort.
Evidence & sources
- official catalog snapshotEU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 83764)
- official database guidanceEuropean Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary
Provenance and review status are editorial metadata and are not published here — these are the records the profile is built from.
Decision snapshot
Current record- Evidence grade
- limited evidence
- In our catalog
- Found in 4 of the 7,058 products we've decoded
Names & references
Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.
- Official INCI name
- Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
- Korean · KCIA
- 곤약뿌리추출물
Chemical registries
CAS37220-17-0EC253-404-6
What the record supports
Claims, limitations, sources, and tracked research are kept together so the evidence can be checked in context.
What it does
The catalog calls its main role “film forming.” In plain language, it leaves a thin layer that can change feel, wear, or water loss. The catalog lists 1 other possible role for this ingredient. These labels do not prove that it treats a skin condition.
Evidence strength
limited evidence
Benefits
- Film forming: Leaves a thin layer that can change feel, wear, or water loss.
- Humectant: Helps draw water into the upper layer of skin.
- These are formula roles. They do not prove a skin treatment benefit.
Side effects
- The catalog does not list side effects for this ingredient.
- Being in CosIng does not mean an ingredient is safe. Each finished product needs a safety check.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context—kept separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Hydrolyzed KeratinConditions hair and smooths a damaged, rough cuticleHyaluronic Acid (salt form)Pulls water into the skin for immediate hydration and a plumper lookHyaluronic AcidBinds water at the skin surface and supports short-term hydration. The widely repeated claim that it holds 1,000 times its weight in water is not supported by direct measurement. A 2025 review reported about 0.7–2 grams of water per gram of polysaccharide.AHA exfoliant (gentle)Exfoliates surface scale and can make rough texture feel smootherUreaHelps dry, tight skin hold more water
Where it's used
Real brands and product categories from the 4 decoded products listing Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
Product categories
others (1), serums (1), sunscreens (1), toners (1)
Based on those categories, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract shows up mostly in leave-on products (3 of 3 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
What does Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract do in skincare?
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare formulas. The catalog calls its main role “film forming.” In plain language, it leaves a thin layer that can change feel, wear, or water loss. The catalog lists 1 other possible role for this ingredient. These labels do not prove that it treats a skin condition.
How common is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract in skincare?
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract appears in 0% of the 7,058 decoded products in our catalog (4 products).
Which brands use Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract?
In the products we've decoded, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract appears in formulas from Ahc, Korres, P.calm, SeohaeSol.
What kinds of products contain Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract?
In our decoded catalog, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract shows up mostly in others (1), serums (1), sunscreens (1), toners (1).
Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract typically rinse-off or leave-on?
Based on the categories of the decoded products that list it, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract shows up mostly in leave-on products (3 of 3 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
What is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract called in Korean?
On Korean labels, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is listed as 곤약뿌리추출물.
Products with Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
All 4 →4 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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Compiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 83764) · snapshot 16 June 2026. The written profile above was human-reviewed; see its cited sources.