Description

Ginsenoside Rh4 is a specific ginsenoside extracted from Panax ginseng, known for its potential therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. It is utilized in skincare products for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Active Ingredient: Ginsenoside Rh4 is a triterpenoid saponin belonging to the dammarane class of ginsenosides.
Molecular Weight: Approximately 788.8 g/mol.
Structure: Characterized by a dammarane skeleton with glycosylated sugar moieties, including glucose.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: White to pale yellow powder.
Odor: Mild, characteristic of ginseng.
Solubility: Soluble in hot water and some organic solvents; solubility may vary depending on the formulation.
pH: Generally stable within the pH range common in cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Extraction: Ginsenoside Rh4 is extracted from the roots of Panax ginseng using solvent extraction or supercritical fluid extraction techniques.
Purification: The extract is purified to isolate ginsenoside Rh4.
Formulation: The purified ginsenoside Rh4 is incorporated into cosmetic products or used in research.

Applications:

Skincare Products: Ginsenoside Rh4 is valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which help in reducing oxidative stress, improving skin texture, and soothing irritated skin.
Cosmetic Formulations: Used in anti-aging creams, serums, and other products designed to enhance skin health and appearance.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable practices should be employed in the extraction and production of ginsenoside Rh4 to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: Ginsenoside Rh4 is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. However, individuals with allergies or sensitivities to ginseng should exercise caution.

INCI:


Adhesive agent. It is one of the methods to improve and optimise the adhesion of the formulation on the skin.

Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

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.

Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.
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CAS: 174721-08-5