What is ginseng, and what properties does it have?
Ginseng’s popularity has soared over the past few years, but it has actually been cultivated and used for thousands of years in places including China, Korea and Siberia. Ginseng has unique properties that can help provide renewed energy and strength - both mentally and physically.
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What is ginseng?
Ginseng refers to a group of plant species belonging to the Araliaceae family. The roots of these plant species are used to benefit from all of ginseng’s beneficial properties. The active compounds in ginseng are called ginsenosides.
Korean ginseng, Panax, is most commonly used and has become very popular in recent years. Korean ginseng is also known as red ginseng and is one of the most potent types of ginseng in the family. With red ginseng, the root is steamed, which increases the concentration of some of ginseng’s active compounds.
What is ginseng good for?
Ginseng’s best-known property is that it supports mental function and performance. Ginseng is said to reduce fatigue and support the ability to think, remember and make decisions.
Ginseng reduces fatigue both physically and mentally. In addition to reducing the feeling of fatigue, ginseng can also reduce visible signs of fatigue by giving the skin an energy boost, increasing vitality and giving the skin a healthy glow. Ginseng gives the skin an energised, fresh and firm appearance - making it the perfect boost for dull and tired winter skin.
What does ginseng do?
When ginseng is used as an ingredient in skincare, it is used as a natural plant extract. Ginseng is rich in antioxidants that stimulate microcirculation in the skin. When blood circulation increases, skin cells have better access to oxygen and nutrients transported through the blood. As a result, ginseng gives the skin a natural, beautiful glow and a fresher appearance.
The antioxidants in ginseng also protect the skin against free radicals and oxidative stress from pollution and other environmental factors. The skin’s defences are strengthened, and the skin barrier becomes strong and elastic. In this way, ginseng also keeps signs of ageing at bay, as the skin becomes more resilient, supple and plump - resulting in fewer fine lines.
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Is ginseng dangerous?
With all the beneficial properties ginseng has to offer, you may wonder whether it has any side effects.
Ginseng has been one of the most widely used forms of natural medicine in the East for several thousand years. The natural plant root is harvested, steamed and dried before being used in everything from cooking to skincare. Ginseng is therefore not dangerous if the dosage is followed.
Products can contain different concentrations of ginseng, which can be taken as a supplement in the form of ginseng pills, drunk as ginseng tea or applied to the skin through skincare. If you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended that you seek advice from your doctor before you start using ginseng.
How to use ginseng in skincare
Ginseng is rich in antioxidants, which is why the ingredient is often found in effective, targeted products such as serums or face masks. We recommend applying your ginseng serum after cleansing your face and before applying your cream.
This allows ginseng and other active ingredients to work actively to improve and strengthen the skin. Our Vitamin C & Ginseng Serum should be massaged into the face and down the neck and chest in circular motions.
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