PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT

Description: PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT — antioxidant, revitalizing, circulation support (Ginseng).

All Functions: antioxidant, revitalizing, circulation support (Ginseng)

Quick Facts:

• Category: active

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Panax ginseng root extract contains phenolic acids, including vanillic acid, a compound studied for skin benefits
• Research shows ginseng root extract may support skin’s natural antioxidant defenses like glutathione and superoxide dismutase
• In cell studies, vanillic acid from ginseng suppressed melanin production by affecting specific signaling pathways
• Animal studies suggest ginseng may have chemopreventive properties, though human evidence is limited

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🧪 PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT

PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number: 84650-12-4

Also Known As: —

Category: active

EC Number: 283-493-7

Korean Name: 인삼추출물

Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae

PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT is an active ingredient used in skincare formulations.

🌍 Regulatory Status

📊 Comedogenicity

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Panax ginseng root extract has been investigated for two main skincare-relevant properties based on available research. #1: Antioxidant support — According to research in the Journal of Ginseng Research, when ginseng root extract was given orally to mice exposed to carcinogenic chemicals, it significantly increased levels of protective molecules in both liver and skin tissue, including reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and vitamin C. The same study found it also reduced lipid peroxidation (a marker of cellular damage). This suggests ginseng may support the skin’s own antioxidant defense system, though this animal research doesn’t directly translate to proven human skin benefits.

#2: Melanin regulation — Research published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry identified vanillic acid as the most abundant phenolic acid in ginseng root extract. In laboratory cell studies, vanillic acid suppressed melanin production by inhibiting the NO/PKG signaling pathway and reducing tyrosinase activity (an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis). However, this was demonstrated in isolated cells, not in human skin, so real-world effectiveness remains unclear. Importantly, the animal cancer prevention study used oral doses and measured internal markers; it did not test topical application to skin. The melanin studies were conducted in cell cultures, not living tissue. Human clinical evidence specifically supporting these mechanisms in skincare products is not present in these sources.

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

⚠️ Don’t Combine With

🧴 Products Containing PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT

• Natura es tonica
• Roots of strength body shop
• tola shampoo
• NaturVital Champú anticaída Refrescante
• Tío Nacho Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
• Deliplus Men Shampoo Fortificante
• Tula TULA bedtime bright
• Hoito Saç maskesi
• Williams, Williams Expert Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Energy
• 7th Heaven, Montagne Jeunesse Concombre masque à peler ultra désincrustant
• PALLADIO Herbal Lipstick Pinky
• Montagne Jeunesse Passion peel off + lemon zest peel off
• 7th Heaven 7TH Heaven Superfood Pomegranate Peel-Off Mask
• Pré de Province No. 63 Shea Butter Enriched Soap
• up&up Sandwich Bags
• Hempz Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
• Hempz Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
• Styling gel
• American Crew American Crew Classic Body Wash
• The Ordinary The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Sharma J et al. (2015). Chemoprevention of chemical-induced skin cancer by Panax ginseng root extract. J Ginseng Res.
• Liu J et al. (2019). Vanillic acid in Panax ginseng root extract inhibits melanogenesis in B16F10 cells via inhibition of the NO/PKG signaling pathway. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem.