Ingredient glossary
Ginseng Root Extract
INCI: Panax Ginseng Root Extract · Also: Ginseng Extract
Decent support
Does Ginseng Root Extract clash with what you already use? Check it →A reasonable supporting ingredient. It helps a formula without being the star.
What it does
- anti aging
- antioxidant
- soothing
moderate evidenceDermatologic and cosmetic literature describes ginseng extracts as improving microcirculation antioxidant status and wrinkle scores but human trials are generally small and often use multi-ingredient formulations.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- photoaged
- normal
- dry
- combo
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- vitamin c
- niacinamide
- peptides
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