What it is
This ingredient is the strained liquid (filtrate) left after Lactobacillus bacteria ferment Panax ginseng root. Fermentation breaks down ginseng constituents and produces a mixture of metabolites, sugars, and peptides intended to give a conditioning, hydrating effect on skin. It is used as a supporting botanical-ferment active, particularly in Korean-style formulations.
Safety & warnings
Fermented botanical filtrates of this kind are generally well tolerated. As with any plant-derived ferment, sensitivity is possible in individuals reactive to the source botanical, and finished products may include preservatives. It is not itself a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Biotechnological and plant-derived. It is made by culturing Lactobacillus bacteria on ginseng (Panax ginseng) root and filtering the fermented material.
Questions everyone asks
How is this ingredient made?
It is produced by fermenting Panax ginseng root with Lactobacillus bacteria and then filtering the result to obtain the conditioning filtrate.
What is its role in a product?
It acts as a skin-conditioning and hydrating botanical-ferment ingredient rather than as a UV filter.