Ginsenoside Rg6
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
\b.-D-Glucopyranoside, (3\b,6\a,12\b)-3,12-dihydroxydammara-20,24-dien-6-yl 2-O-(6-deoxy-\a-L-mannopyranosyl)-
What does it do?
Ginsenoside Rg6 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
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Ginsenoside Rg6 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 Rg6?
Ginsenoside Rg6 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. \b.-D-Glucopyranoside, (3\b,6\a,12\b)-3,12-dihydroxydammara-20,24-dien-6-yl 2-O-(6-deoxy-\a-L-mannopyranosyl)-
Is Ginsenoside Rg6 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ginsenoside Rg6 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ginsenoside Rg6 do in cosmetic products?
Ginsenoside Rg6 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Ginsenoside Rg6?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ginsenoside Rg6 is 147419-93-0.
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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