Is Panax Ginseng Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Panax Ginseng Root Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Also known as: Panax schinseng, Korean red ginseng, UNII-CUQ3A77YXI
INCI: PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT
Panax Ginseng Root Extract (CAS 50647-08-0) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as dermal papilla proliferation stimulant; hair-growth active; adaptogen;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
dermal papilla proliferation stimulant; hair-growth active; adaptogen; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted cosmetic active. No OTC drug monograph applies. Used as cosmetic active and oral adaptogen supplement — different regulatory pathways.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
Verdict: safe
ts and other ingredients, such as peppermint oil. The Panel concluded that these Panax spp root-derived ingredients are safe in the practices of use and concentration as given in this safety assessment. Keywords Panax spp, ginseng, safety, cosmetics Introduction Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer of the Araliaceae family is also ca
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
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
hair-growth-active
dermal-papilla-stimulant
adaptogen
traditional-medicine
limited-human-rct
Known Synonyms
Panax schinseng
Korean red ginseng
UNII-CUQ3A77YXI
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Ginseng extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Panax Ginseng Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Panax Ginseng Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Panax Ginseng Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Panax Ginseng Root Extract functions as: dermal papilla proliferation stimulant; hair-growth active; adaptogen; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50647-08-0.
Is Panax Ginseng Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Panax Ginseng Root Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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