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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%โ5%
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