Panax ginseng root extract
AKA “Ginseng Extract, Asian Ginseng Extract
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Panax ginseng root extract
AKA: Ginseng Extract, Asian Ginseng Extract
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Korean and Chinese ginseng root that conditions hair and softens skin while providing protective benefits. A tonic ingredient known for revitalizing tired skin and hair.
Family
Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84650-12-4
Form
Liquid
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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
A concentrated extraction of ginseng root, standardized for modern cosmetic use. Developed to capture the root's traditional immune-boosting and skin-energizing benefits in a stable, measurable form.
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
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR