Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
AKA “Ginseng Saponin Hydrolysate, Ginsenoside Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins
AKA: Ginseng Saponin Hydrolysate, Ginsenoside Hydrolysate
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins are saponins derived from ginseng that are hydrolyzed by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis Science: Process: Hydrolysis | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Saponins are bioactive compounds from ginseng root long used in Traditional Chinese and Korean medicine for their purifying and revitalizing properties. Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins were isolated and incorporated into modern skincare to deliver the herb's traditional skin-conditioning benefits in a refined form.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR