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ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS ROOT

CAS 84696-12-8
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Siberian ginseng root, a classic adaptogenic botanical used to protect skin against environmental stress and fatigue.

Acanthopanax senticosus (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root contains eleutherosides and senticosides as characteristic constituents. It has been extensively studied in Russian and Chinese pharmacology with a good safety record. The ingredient is not restricted under EU cosmetic regulation. SCCS has not identified concerns at cosmetic concentrations. It is widely used in anti-aging and stressed-skin formulations.

Skin benefits

  • Adaptogenic eleutherosides help skin cope with oxidative and temperature stress
  • Supports skin energy metabolism and reduces fatigue-related dullness
  • Anti-inflammatory activity via modulation of stress mediators

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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