Is Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract)
INCI: PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT
Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) (CAS 84650-12-4) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Extract from Panax ginseng roots. Active constituents: ginsenosides (steroidal. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Extract from Panax ginseng roots. Active constituents: ginsenosides (steroidal saponins with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and collagen-stimulating activity), polysaccharides (hydration), and polyacetylenes. Mechanisms: ginsenosides inhibit MMP-1 (collagen-degrading enzyme) and stimulate procollagen synthesis in fibroblasts; antioxidant via free-radical scavenging; brightening via inhibition of melanin synthesis.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted without restriction. Strong market presence in K-beauty and premium anti-aging segments. Topical ginsenoside efficacy supported by in-vitro and some clinical data. MoCRA safety substantiation required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "84650-12-4", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "5-10", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restrictio…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "anti-wrinkle, firming, antioxidant-protection", "mechanism_of_action": "Ginsenosides, saponins", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "10-18", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytotherapy Researc…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "90045-38-8", "ingredient_class": "Nrf2_activator", "primary_mechanism": "enzyme_induction", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5/UV_A/ozone", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no",…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "90045-38-8", "ingredient_class": "tan_accelerator", "tanning_mechanism": "melanin_stimulation", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "A…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract).
Regulatory Flags
adaptogen
antioxidant
anti-aging
collagen-synthesis
k-beauty
holistic-beauty
mmp-inhibitor
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) allowed in the EU?
Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) do in cosmetics?
Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract) functions as: Extract from Panax ginseng roots. Active constituents: ginsenosides (steroidal saponins with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and collagen-stimulating activity), polysaccharides (hydration), and polyacetylenes. Mechanisms: ginsenosides inhibit MMP-1 (collagen-degrading enzyme) and stimulate procollagen synthesis in fibroblasts; antioxidant via free-radical scavenging; brightening via inhibition of melanin synthesis.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-12-4.
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