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No known risks99/100
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Essences
Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.
23 of 24 ingredients rated1 not assessed
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water as Low risk (79/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating? Manual-review explanation
Manual review 2026-07-13: The recorded formula was manually reviewed. This formula contains Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, classified as low risk under MamaSkin's pregnancy-screening policy. This is a cautious classification, not a known pregnancy contraindication; see the highlighted ingredient entry for its rationale and sources.
23 of 24 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Low risk
A purified glycyrrhizic-acid salt used as a soothing and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that dipotassium glycyrrhizate is safe in current cosmetic use and noted poor dermal absorption. MamaSkin nevertheless applies a cautious low-risk classification for consistency with the existing licorice family because high oral glycyrrhizin exposure has pregnancy-related concerns; this is not a topical contraindication.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Glycyrrhizic Acid and Derivatives https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=49a63435-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Not assessed
No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.
Panax Ginseng Root Water
No known risks
panax ginseng root water is a water-derived Panax ginseng root cosmetic ingredient. CIR concluded that the assessed Panax root-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure; this classification does not extend to oral ginseng products or supplements.
Sources: CIR Safety Assessment of Panax spp. Root-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-panax-spp-root-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory
Butylene Glycol
No known risks
Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Glycerin
No known risks
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
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Propanediol
No known risks
Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient solubility. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Niacinamide
No known risks
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is widely used for barrier support and tone/texture benefits, and is generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used topically at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
1,2-Hexanediol
No known risks
1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
Hydroxyacetophenone
No known risks
Hydroxyacetophenone is used as an antioxidant and preservative-support ingredient; it is generally considered low concern in topical cosmetic use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Glyceryl Glucoside
No known risks
A sugar-derived humectant or starch hydrolysate used to retain moisture and support formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed saccharide humectants and hydrogenated starch hydrolysate are safe in current practices. Dermal absorption of larger carbohydrate materials is expected to be limited.
Sources: CIR: Saccharide Humectants safety assessment; Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate final report, September 2015; CIR December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Xanthan Gum
No known risks
Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework
Panthenol
No known risks
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Allantoin
No known risks
Allantoin is a soothing skin protectant commonly used to help reduce irritation and support comfort, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Adenosine
No known risks
Skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used in leave-on skincare. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Adenosine Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Theobroma Cacao Extract
No known risks
A fruit, seed or food-plant extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support. No pregnancy-specific signal was identified for the low topical exposure expected from a finished cosmetic. Direct pregnancy studies are generally unavailable, and botanical allergy remains possible.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant fruit-derived ingredient assessments; peer-reviewed cosmetic and phytochemical literature for the named plants.
Dextrin
No known risks
Starch-derived polysaccharide used as a binder, film former and texture support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polysaccharides/starch-derived ingredients; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Glucose
No known risks
Simple sugar used as a humectant and skin-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
No known risks
A botanical root extract used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Panax root-derived ingredients are safe in current practices of use and concentration. The assessment considered the biological activity of ginsenosides and available reproductive and developmental information; ordinary topical cosmetic exposure was not identified as a pregnancy-specific concern. Botanical irritation or allergy remains possible.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Panax spp. Root-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-panax-spp-root-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
No known risks
For ordinary topical cosmetic use, no pregnancy-specific harm has been established for panax ginseng berry extract. Berry distinct from root; live ginseng root extracts NKR; no topical pregnancy signal. Panax ginseng berry extract is not root extract; NCCIH ginseng guidance notes inadequate topical and pregnancy data. Direct human gestational studies and finished-product constituent levels are limited; oral, medicinal, and concentrated preparations are not covered.
Lactobacillus
No known risks
A generic cosmetic label usually referring to a processed Lactobacillus ferment, lysate or related conditioning material rather than application of an unspecified live probiotic culture. CIR concluded that the reviewed Lactobacillus ferment ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use, assuming appropriate identity, preservation and microbial-quality controls.
Sources: CIR: Final Safety Assessment of Lactobacillus Ferment Ingredients https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FR_Lactobacillus_092025.pdf; CIR final report record https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=ef347091-d80a-2bc3-afc5-c23abbb736b9.
Sodium Hyaluronate
No known risks
Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Ethylhexylglycerin
No known risks
Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
Disodium EDTA
No known risks
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Full recorded ingredient list
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water have a Low risk rating?
Manual review 2026-07-13: The recorded formula was manually reviewed. This formula contains Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, classified as low risk under MamaSkin's pregnancy-screening policy. This is a cautious classification, not a known pregnancy contraindication; see the highlighted ingredient entry for its rationale and sources. Incomplete ingredient documentation does not establish safety; see the coverage answer and grey entries below.
Is the licorice-derived ingredient the same as drinking licorice tea?
No. The recorded formula lists a licorice-derived cosmetic ingredient, not an oral licorice product. Different ingredients and routes of exposure should not be treated as interchangeable. Use the exact ingredient's rating and evidence below, together with any manual-review note; this score does not assess teas, supplements or other licorice formulas.
Has every ingredient in Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water been assessed?
23 of 24 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.
Does this assessment apply to my Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
