frnch Ginseng Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Glycerin
6. Lactic Acid
7. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Powder
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
10. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Hydrolyzed Collagen
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. EDTA
15. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
16. Lecithin
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Zea Mays Germ Oil
19. Caprylic/Capric Trıglyceride
20. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
21. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
22. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
23. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
24. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
25. Panthenyl Triacetate
26. Tocopherol
27. Retinyl Palmitate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view Ginseng-root water-based serum with polyols for moisture, lactic acid for pH adjustment. Contains licorice powder, ginseng, and various plant oils. Retinyl palmitate and ascorbyl sodium active combination. Thickened with xanthan gum, preserved with phenoxyethanol. Fits dry and early aging skin for daily care. Factory observation: multiple oil blends require compatibility checks to prevent separation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

ANTIOXIDANT

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root PowderPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed CollagenEthylhexylglycerinEDTAMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractLecithinXanthan GumZea Mays Germ OilCaprylic/Capric TrıglycerideTriticum Vulgare Germ OilChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilPanthenyl TriacetateTocopherolRetinyl Palmitate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Powder

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Zea Mays Germ Oil

Corn germ oil, rich in VE and unsaturated fatty acids; emollient/antioxidant, store away from light.

Caprylic/Capric Trıglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Panthenyl Triacetate

Panthenyl triacetate, antistatic and hair conditioning; hydrolyzes to panthenol

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

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