Allowed in EU

Ginsenoside Rd

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

\b-D-Glucopyranoside, (3.b\b.,12.\b)-20-(\b-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-12-hydroxydammar-24-en-3-yl 2-O-\b- D-glucopyranosyl-

What does it do?

Ginsenoside Rd is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

EU regulatory status

Ginsenoside Rd is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ginsenoside Rd?

Ginsenoside Rd is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. \b-D-Glucopyranoside, (3.b\b.,12.\b)-20-(\b-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-12-hydroxydammar-24-en-3-yl 2-O-\b- D-glucopyranosyl-

Is Ginsenoside Rd allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ginsenoside Rd is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ginsenoside Rd do in cosmetic products?

Ginsenoside Rd is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.

What is the CAS number of Ginsenoside Rd?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ginsenoside Rd is 52705-93-8.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/10/2019