murphyPanax quinquefolium root extract
AKA: American Ginseng Extract, North American Ginseng Extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Korea, China. Derived from the roots of Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng), a plant in the Araliaceae family native to Korea and China. Extracted from dried roots using solvent extraction methods to obtain bioactive compounds.
Panax Quinquefolium Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
Plant Part
Root
CAS #
90045-38-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tightens Pores
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 592)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 592)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.0005–0.002%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR