Ingredient · INCI: Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ginseng extract
Ginseng extract comes from the root of the ginseng plant and is used in skin and body care as a botanical ingredient.
What it is
Panax ginseng is a slow-growing plant whose root has been used in East Asian traditions for centuries. Cosmetic ginseng extract is made by extracting that root.
On ingredient lists it usually appears as Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Why it's used
Botanical extracts like ginseng are included for their skin-conditioning character and are common in Korean and Chinese-developed formulas.
Good to know
- Plant extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity. A patch test before first use is the simplest way to check how your skin responds to a new product.