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Panax Ginseng Root Extract

What Panax Ginseng Root Extract is & what it does

A ginseng extract rich in antioxidants that helps energize the look of tired skin and support a firmer, more radiant appearance. It conditions and revitalizes.

What is Panax Ginseng Root Extract and what does it do in sunscreen?

Panax Ginseng Root Extract is a botanical extract from the root of the ginseng plant, rich in antioxidants. In a sunscreen it conditions and revitalizes the skin, helping energize a tired-looking complexion and support a firmer, more radiant appearance. It is included as a skin-conditioning botanical rather than for sun protection itself.

Is Panax Ginseng Root Extract safe?

Yes. Ginseng root extract is a long-used botanical with a good track record in cosmetics and is well tolerated at the levels used in skincare. As with any plant extract, people with known sensitivities can patch test first, but it is not associated with significant irritation for most users.

Does Panax Ginseng Root Extract clog pores?

Generally no. It is a water-based botanical extract used in small amounts, not a heavy oil or wax, so it is not considered a typical pore-clogging ingredient. If a product is breaking you out, the richer emollients elsewhere in the formula are more likely responsible.

Is Panax Ginseng Root Extract natural?

Yes. It is a plant-derived extract obtained from the root of Panax ginseng, so it is a natural botanical ingredient. It is typically processed into an extract for use in skincare, but its source is the ginseng plant.

What else is Panax Ginseng Root Extract called?

On a label it appears under its INCI name, Panax Ginseng Root Extract. In marketing copy it is usually called simply ginseng or Korean ginseng root extract. They all refer to the same root extract.

Sunscreens with Panax Ginseng Root Extract

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