SPF Scout · Ingredient
Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract
CAS 90045-38-8
What this ingredient generally does
An extract from American ginseng root that works as an astringent, giving a tightening feel on the skin.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation, and nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian SPF 50 Coconut
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Alba Botanica Kids SPF 50 Tropical Fruit
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Alba Botanica Maximum Sunscreen SPF 70
SPF 70 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Alba Botanica Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
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