Panax ginseng root water
AKA “Ginseng Root Water, Asian Ginseng Water
Water
Ingredient Facts
Panax ginseng root water
AKA: Asian Ginseng Water
Water · Skin Protecting · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Clean
Panax Ginseng Root Water is the aqueous component from a steam distillation of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Family
Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
Plant Part
Root
CAS #
84650-12-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Tonic
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Panax ginseng has been central to East Asian medicine for millennia as a vitality-enhancing herb. Root water extracts are a modern preparation method designed to preserve water-soluble active compounds while reducing processing intensity.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR