Panax japonicus root extract
AKA “Ginseng”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Panax japonicus root extract
AKA: Ginseng
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
Panax Japonicus Root Extract is an extract of the roots and rhizomes of the Ginseng, Panax japonicus, Araliaceae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
50647-08-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Panax japonicus is used in traditional Japanese and Korean medicine as a milder alternative to Panax ginseng, valued for similar adaptogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. Historically applied topically and internally for fatigue and skin health.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Ginseng.
, 2006
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Antimelanogenesis Activity of Hydrolyzed Ginseng Extract (GINST) via Inhibition of JNK Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase in B16F10 Cells.
Han JS, Sung JH, Lee SK
Journal of food science, 2016
Bioconversion of BIOGF1K, a compound-K-rich fraction from ginseng root and its effect on epidermal barrier function.
Kim WH, Kim JE, Kim S, Na Y, Hong YD et al.
Heliyon, 2023
First Report of Rhexocercosporidium panacis Causing Rusty Root of Panax ginseng in Northeastern China.
Lu XH, Chen AJ, Zhang XS, Jiao XL, Gao WW
Plant disease, 2014
Chemoprevention of chemical-induced skin cancer by Panax ginseng root extract.
Sharma J, Goyal PK
Journal of ginseng research, 2015
Chemoprevention of chemical-induced skin cancer by Panax ginseng root extract.
Sharma J, Goyal PK
Journal of ginseng research, 2015
Fermentation of Panax notoginseng root extract polysaccharides attenuates oxidative stress and promotes type I procollagen synthesis in human dermal f
You S, Shi X, Yu D, Zhao D, An Q et al.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2021
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR