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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minor ginsenoside formed during steaming/processing of red/black ginseng; limited standalone toxicological data but oral bioavailability of related ginsenosides is very low.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ginsenoside Rg4 safe in cosmetics?
Minor ginsenoside formed during steaming/processing of red/black ginseng; limited standalone toxicological data but oral bioavailability of related ginsenosides is very low. The EU classifies Ginsenoside Rg4 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ginsenoside Rg4 allowed in the EU?
Ginsenoside Rg4 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ginsenoside Rg4 do in cosmetics?
Ginsenoside Rg4 functions as: Skin conditioning (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory constituent of ginseng saponins). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126223-28-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ginsenoside Rg4?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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