Solanum Tuberosum Extract
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Derived from potatoes | Has antioxidant properties
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What Is Solanum Tuberosum Extract?
Solanum tuberosum extract comes from a plant more commonly known as the potato. Used for millennia as a human food source, this member of the nightshade family of plants is also a valuable additive in skin care products.
Research finds that potato extract has multiple benefits when applied to skin. As is the case with most plant-derived ingredients, it exerts antioxidant properties that fight off the effects of pro-aging free radical damage.
Studies also indicate potato extract exerts soothing effects on skin. Research shows that compounds known as anthocyanins taken from potato extract might inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme whose overproduction plays a role in many types of skin discolorations. As such, this extract could have value in formulations designed to fade the appearance of dark spots.
The natural starch found in potatoes can have texture-refining and absorbent properties such as for rinse-off masks for oily skin.
Use levels of Solanum tuberosum extract in cosmetics range from 0.01–20%, with greater amounts typically used in rinse-off products. Hydrating and soothing benefits can be gained from amounts between 0.01–1%.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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SpecialChem, Website, Accessed August 2025 [URL not found]
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UL Prospector, Website, Accessed August 2025 [URL not found]
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Pharmaceuticals, March 2025, pages 1-14 [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40283895/]
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Molecules, March 2024, pages 1-17 [https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252312795]
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Annals of Phytomedicine, December 2023, pages 339-345 [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377492133_Solanum_tuberosum_L_A_review_on_traditional_use_phytochemistry_pharmacological_aspects_and_health_benefits]
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