Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract

PAN

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Panax quinquefolius root extract is a botanical extract from American ginseng root. In skincare it is used primarily for antioxidant, conditioning, and anti-aging claims, and as a supporting botanical in serums, creams, masks, and eye products. Composition varies widely by extraction solvent and standardization.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Anti-agingSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 90045-38-8

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: no major direct ingredient interactions known, use caution when pairing with highly fragranced botanical systems in sensitive-skin formulas

Risks & Warnings

Generally considered low risk in cosmetics, but botanical extracts can still cause rare irritation or allergy. Quality depends on solvent, marker compounds, and contamination control. Use caution if the formula contains multiple botanicals or if the consumer has a history of plant allergies.

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