Ginsenoside Rg4
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ginsenoside F4,Ginsenoside Rg2,\b.-D-Glucopyranoside, (3\b,6\a,12\b,20Z)-3,12-dihydroxydammara-20(22),24-dien-6-yl 2-O-(6-deoxy-\a-L-mannopyranosyl)-
What does it do?
Ginsenoside Rg4 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Ginsenoside Rg4 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 Rg4?
Ginsenoside Rg4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ginsenoside F4,Ginsenoside Rg2,\b.-D-Glucopyranoside, (3\b,6\a,12\b,20Z)-3,12-dihydroxydammara-20(22),24-dien-6-yl 2-O-(6-deoxy-\a-L-mannopyranosyl)-
Is Ginsenoside Rg4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ginsenoside Rg4 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ginsenoside Rg4 do in cosmetic products?
Ginsenoside Rg4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
What is the CAS number of Ginsenoside Rg4?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ginsenoside Rg4 is 126223-28-7.
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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