Skin Conditioning
PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
American ginseng root extract (CAS 90045-38-8). A well-known adaptogen rich in ginsenosides — supports skin firmness, antioxidant defence, and a revitalised look. Generally well-tolerated in cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Ginsenoside antioxidant and adaptogen activity
- Skin-firming
- Anti-aging environmental defence
- Traditional-medicine background
Known concerns
- Mild irritation in some users
- Saponins defatting at high %
- Cosmetic dossier thinner than medicinal data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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