What it is
Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts are prepared from ginseng root cells whose outer cell walls have been removed, yielding protoplasts used as a botanical cosmetic ingredient. The approach is presented as a way to deliver intracellular ginseng constituents in skincare. It is used as a conditioning ingredient, typically as part of a larger botanical system.
Safety & warnings
Ginseng-derived ingredients are generally well tolerated in leave-on cosmetic products at the levels used. Sensitive individuals may patch test as a precaution.
Origin & sourcing
Botanical, derived from cells (protoplasts) of Panax ginseng root.
Questions everyone asks
What are protoplasts?
Protoplasts are plant cells with their rigid cell wall removed, here prepared from ginseng root for use as a cosmetic ingredient.
Is it a UV filter?
No. It is a botanical conditioning ingredient, not a sunscreen active.