maruderm 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. Glycerin
3. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
4. Niacinamide
5. Panthenol
6. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
7. Sodium Hyaluronate
8. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
9. Hyaluronic Acid
10. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
11. Allantoin
12. Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
13. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
14. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
15. Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract
16. Hypericum Perforatum Extract
17. Glycine
18. Alanine
19. Serine
20. Valine
21. Isoleucine
22. Proline
23. Threonine
24. Histidine
25. Phenylalanine
26. Arginine
27. Aspartic Acid
28. Sodium Acetate
29. Pca
30. Sodium PCA
31. Propanediol
32. Sodium Behenate
33. Potassium Sorbate
34. Hydroxyethylcellulose
35. Tetrasodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

Other ingredients

Hyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerAllantoinEquisetum Arvense Leaf ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractEchinacea Angustifolia Root ExtractHypericum Perforatum ExtractGlycineAlanineSerineValineIsoleucineProlineThreonineHistidinePhenylalanineArginineAspartic AcidSodium AcetatePcaSodium PCAPropanediolSodium BehenatePotassium SorbateHydroxyethylcelluloseTetrasodium EDTA

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract

Echinacea root extract for skin/hair/nail care; watch for Asteraceae pollen allergies

Hypericum Perforatum Extract

St John's Wort extract with soothing/antimicrobial/antioxidant benefits; **high photosensitivity**, strict sun protection required after application.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Sodium Behenate

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Related products in this category

• herbal-essences Herbal Essences Argan Oil Of Morocco Shampoo
• nacific Nacific Cotton Toner
• botanity BOTANITY Makiol Sebum Serum
• murad Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment
• sallyeander SallyeAnder Nourish Undereye Treatment
• anaplasis Anaplasis Eye Serum Puffiness & Dark Circles