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Common Name(s): Panax ginseng root/liriope muscari extract

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Targets aging from two complementary traditional chinese medicine perspectives.

Why It's Used: Used where combined ginseng adaptogenic and liriope anti-inflammatory activity is desired.

How It Works: Ginsenosides (rg1, rb1) activate nrf2 antioxidant pathway; ophiopogonins from liriope inhibit cox-2 anti-inflammation; synergistic multi-pathway anti-aging.

Typically Found In: Premium korean anti-aging serums

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ botanical

Secondary Functions: Anti-aging active,skin conditioning agent

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required

Source Notes: Panax ginseng root and liriope muscari root extracts; natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Other tcm extracts,peptides,niacinamide

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Panax ginseng and liriope muscari are both key herbs in korean and chinese tcm; combined they provide complementary adaptogenic and anti-inflammatory skin aging protection.

Last Verified: 2026-03-28

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary