Hydrolyzed Ginseng Root
AKA “Hydrolyzed Ginseng Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed ginseng root
AKA: Hydrolyzed Ginseng Root Extract
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Root is the hydrolysate of Panax Ginseng Root (q.v.) derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Family
Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
Plant Part
Root
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Ginseng root has been central to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Korean herbal medicine for over 4,000 years, prized for its adaptogenic and rejuvenating properties. Hydrolyzed ginseng was developed in modern skincare to enhance skin penetration and exploit its traditional benefits for vitality and anti-aging.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR