DANAHAN Ginseng Seed Secret Emulsion

DANAHAN Ginseng Seed Secret Emulsion

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glyceryl stearate +ย 5ย more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
โ€œJust add water, and this cleanser transforms to exfoliate and brighten to reveal your true glow.โ€
Source: Soko Glam

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, isohexadecane, peg-100 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, polysorbate 80) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.7โ€“2.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1โ€“1.3%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.6โ€“0.9%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.55โ€“0.85%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.5โ€“0.75%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.45โ€“0.65%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.35โ€“0.65%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
โ€œJust add water, and this cleanser transforms to exfoliate and brighten to reveal your true glow.โ€
Source: Soko Glam

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Chrysanthellum indicum extract
Medium risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4โ€“0.6%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3โ€“0.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Panax ginseng extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
Chrysanthellum indicum extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergenHigh~0.1โ€“0.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6โ€“7.4%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.7โ€“2.1%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~1.5โ€“1.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35โ€“0.6%est.
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.3โ€“0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Camellia japonica seed extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Oenothera biennis seed extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lackingMedium~0.2โ€“0.4%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.15โ€“0.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15โ€“0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45โ€“55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6โ€“7.4%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Dipropylene glycol~4.4โ€“5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.2โ€“4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.5โ€“3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~2โ€“2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.7โ€“2.1%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.5โ€“1.9%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Hydrogenated polydecene~1.2โ€“1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~1โ€“1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.7โ€“1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.65โ€“0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55โ€“0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Peg-100 stearate~0.6โ€“0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Isohexadecane~0.55โ€“0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cetyl alcohol~0.5โ€“0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.4โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polysorbate 80~0.45โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.35โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.3โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Adenosine~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Propylene glycol~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Panax ginseng extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Panax ginseng root water~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Chrysanthellum indicum extract~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Panax ginseng seed oil~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Oryza sativa extract~0.3โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia japonica seed extract~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Camellia sinensis seed extract~0.25โ€“0.4%
Formula
Carthamus tinctorius seed extract~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed extract~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.3โ€“0.5%
Formula
Prunus armeniaca kernel extract~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Prunus mume seed extract~0.25โ€“0.4%
Formula
Oenothera biennis seed extract~0.2โ€“0.4%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking

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Pinus koraiensis seed extract~0.2โ€“0.35%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15โ€“0.3%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15โ€“0.25%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.15โ€“0.3%
Formula
Honey extract~0.15โ€“0.3%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Poria cocos extract~0.1โ€“0.25%
Formula
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.1โ€“0.2%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Peg-100 stearate, Isohexadecane, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Panax ginseng root extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Adenosine, Propylene glycol, Panax ginseng extract, Panax ginseng root water, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Panax ginseng seed oil, Oryza sativa extract, Camellia japonica seed extract, Camellia sinensis seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel extract, Prunus mume seed extract, Oenothera biennis seed extract, Pinus koraiensis seed extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Honey extract, Poria cocos extract, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins

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