Konjac Root Powder

INCI Name

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder

Botanical Name

Amorphophallus konjac

Konjac Root Powder (Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder) is a natural polysaccharide-rich powder derived from the konjac corm. Known for its glucomannan content, it hydrates, conditions, and provides mild exfoliation, making it especially suitable for sensitive and blemish-prone skin.

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Primary Function
Abrasive/Exfoliant
Add'l Function
Thickener/Gel
Scent Profile
Odorless
Neutral
Is It Natural?
Naturally Derived (Refined)
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Skin Type Suitability

Sensitive
Oily
Combination
Blemish-Prone
All
Baby/Child Safe
Considered Safe for Babies
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Abrasive exfoliant, skin conditioning, thickener

Product Type(s):

Exfoliator
Cleanser
Mask
Powder
Scrub

Typical Usage Range:

1–5% in powders and scrubs; up to 20% in masks; used in sponges in solid form

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Supportive Qualities

Provides very gentle exfoliation, improves skin smoothness, supports hydration by forming a light gel film, traditionally used in Asia for cleansing and soothing skin

Primary Components:

Glucomannan polysaccharides, starch, fiber

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Important to Know

Generally safe; possible mild irritation in very sensitive skin; ensure sterilization to avoid microbial contamination

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Drying and milling of konjac root (corm)

Prefer food- or cosmetic-grade konjac powder; ensure finely milled for skincare use; organic sourcing available

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.