Description

Panax ginseng bud extract is derived from the young buds of the Panax ginseng plant, known for its adaptogenic properties and benefits in skincare. This extract is valued in cosmetic and personal care products for its potential rejuvenating and revitalizing effects on the skin.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Active Components: The extract contains bioactive compounds such as ginsenosides (saponins), polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds. Key ginsenosides include Rg1, Re, and Rb1.
Molecular Composition: Ginsenosides are steroid-like compounds with various biological activities. Polysaccharides and phenolic compounds contribute to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the extract.
Form: Typically available as a liquid or powder, depending on the extraction process and formulation.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: The extract is usually a liquid ranging from light to dark brown or a fine powder, depending on the concentration and processing method.
Odor: Exhibits a distinctive earthy and herbal aroma characteristic of ginseng.
Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol; incorporated into various cosmetic formulations.
pH: Generally slightly acidic, though it can vary based on the formulation.

Production Process:

Harvesting: The young buds of Panax ginseng are collected at an optimal stage to ensure maximum potency.
Extraction: The buds are processed to extract bioactive compounds using methods such as solvent extraction or supercritical fluid extraction.
Formulation: The concentrated extract is then formulated into its final form, either liquid or powder, for inclusion in cosmetic and personal care products.

Applications:

Skin Care: Incorporated into creams, serums, and masks for its potential anti-aging and revitalizing effects, improving skin texture and radiance.
Hair Care: Added to shampoos and conditioners to support scalp health and hair vitality.
Cosmetic Products: Used in various formulations to promote youthful and healthy skin.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable harvesting and processing practices are recommended to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: Panax ginseng bud extract is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. Individuals with allergies to ginseng or those with very sensitive skin should use with caution.

INCI:


Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
Synonyms:

CAS: 84650-12-4 EC number 283-493-7