Ingredient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ginseng Root Extract
Korean Ginseng Extract
Asian Ginseng Extract
What it is
A botanical extract derived from the root of Panax ginseng, a plant long used in traditional East Asian medicine. In skincare it is included as an antioxidant and conditioning ingredient, valued for its ginsenoside (saponin) content.
How it works
Ginsenosides and polyphenols in the extract scavenge free radicals and are reported to support skin conditioning, though the topical concentration and formulation determine any visible effect.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Antioxidant
Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.