Description

Panax Notoginseng Root Extract is derived from the roots of the Panax notoginseng plant, a member of the Araliaceae family. It is renowned for its potential health benefits and is used in various cosmetic formulations for its therapeutic properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Active Ingredients: Contains ginsenosides, flavonoids, saponins, and other bioactive compounds. Ginsenosides are the primary active constituents responsible for its therapeutic benefits.
Composition: The extract comprises these active compounds, which are soluble in water and alcohol.
Structure: Available in liquid, powder, or tincture form, depending on the extraction method and concentration.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Liquid extracts are typically light brown or yellow, while powdered forms are beige or light brown. The appearance may vary based on the extraction process.
Odor: The extract has a characteristic herbal or slightly earthy scent.
Solubility: Generally soluble in water and alcohol, which makes it suitable for various cosmetic applications.
pH: Typically neutral or slightly acidic, depending on the formulation.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Roots of Panax notoginseng are harvested with care to maintain the quality of the plant material.
Extraction: The roots are cleaned, dried, and then subjected to extraction processes using solvents such as water or alcohol to obtain the desired active compounds.
Concentration: The extract may be concentrated to enhance its efficacy.
Formulation: The concentrated extract is incorporated into cosmetic and personal care products.

Applications:

Skin Care: Used for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-rejuvenating properties. It may help improve skin tone and elasticity.
Cosmetic Products: Commonly included in face creams, serums, and lotions for its potential to promote a youthful appearance and enhance skin health.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable harvesting and processing practices should be adopted to ensure the continued availability of the plant.
Safety: Generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. However, individuals with allergies to plants from the Araliaceae family or with very sensitive skin should be cautious.

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.
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CAS: 94279-78-4 EC number 304-823-9