Ingredient Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Panax Ginseng Root, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Powder and Panax Ginseng Root Water are ingredients made from the root of the ginseng plant . In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of many types of products including bath products, body and hand lotions, skin care products and eye makeup.

The safety of Panax Ginseng Root, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Powder and Panax Ginseng Root Water has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe as used in cosmetics and personal care products. Plant derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe. Prior to marketing the finished cosmetic product, the safety of each ingredient must be substantiated in accordance with 21 CFR 740.10. Safety substantiation of cosmetic ingredients may include tests for ocular and skin irritation as well as allergenicity, phototoxicity, photoallergenicity and mutagenicity, depending on the application or intended use. There is a considerable body of information about the safety of botanical ingredients and a well established history of use. These resources are consulted to ensure the safety of these materials as they are used in cosmetics.

CIR Safety Review: The CIR Expert Panel reviewed data that indicated limited availability of ginseng saponins, which are a main component of ingredients made from Panax ginseng roots. Safety data reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel indicated that Panax Ginseng Root Extract was not a developmental toxicant and it was not genotoxic. A study completed by the National Toxicology Program provided no evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Dermal studies indicated that ingredients derived from Panax ginseng roots were not irritants or sensitizers.

Based on the data reviewed, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that Panax Ginseng Root, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Powder and Panax Ginseng Root Water were safe as used in cosmetics and personal care products.