Panax ginseng root
AKA “Panax Ginseng Root Water
Ingredient Facts
Panax ginseng root
AKA: Panax Ginseng Root Water
Botanical · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Clean
Korean and Chinese ginseng root that nourishes and conditions hair and skin, helping protect and rejuvenate for a healthier complexion.
Family
Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84650-12-4
Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Tonic
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years as an adaptogenic herb to boost energy and support overall vitality. Introduced to Korean and Japanese skincare traditions for its anti-inflammatory and skin-rejuvenating properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Panax Ginseng Root
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Panax Ginseng Root Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Panax Ginseng Root Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Panax Ginseng Root Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chemoprevention of chemical-induced skin cancer by Panax ginseng root extract.
Sharma J, Goyal PK
Journal of ginseng research, 2015
Chemoprevention of chemical-induced skin cancer by Panax ginseng root extract.
Sharma J, Goyal PK
Journal of ginseng research, 2015
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR