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Skin Conditioning

GINSENOSIDE RH4

CAS 174721-08-5 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A purified saponin from ginseng (a rare ginsenoside). Acts as an antioxidant and skin-soother. No GHS hazards on PubChem; used at very low cosmetic levels.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Ginseng-derived saponin with antioxidant action
  • Skin-soothing in keratinocyte studies
  • Used at trace cosmetic levels with no GHS hazards
  • Supports tone-evening claims

Known concerns

  • Cosmetic-specific safety database is thin compared with mainstream actives
  • Potency varies by source and purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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