Ginseng was first used in cosmetics in the 1980s when ginseng skin care products such as ginseng moisturizer and ginseng whitening cream were highly sought after, and as a traditional Chinese beauty and skin care product, ginseng was recognized for its whitening and anti-ageing effects.
In recent years, ginseng has been particularly effective in skin care, with many scholars confirming that the many active ingredients in ginseng have a very protective and caring effect on the skin. For example, skin whitening, anti-oxidation, free radical scavenging, and radiation protection are all very effective. Here is a list of ginseng extract ingredients that are widely used in skincare.
1. Ginsenosides
Ginsenosides are the most active components of ginseng. Usually, there is a close relationship between increased oxidation of lipids in our body, decreased activity of free radical defence enzymes, increased accumulation of lipofuscin and ageing, while ginsenosides have a prolonging and reducing effect on the metabolic reactions of cells and tissues caused by free radicals, and can improve the function of cells, tissues, organs and the body, helping the skin to maintain vitality and slow down ageing.
2. Ginseng polysaccharide
Ginseng polysaccharide is also one of the active ingredients commonly used in ginseng skin care products. The antioxidant and immune-enhancing effects of ginseng polysaccharide can well protect the skin from sun damage.
3. Ginseng Crude Extract
Ginseng root extract is the most important of the active ingredients in ginseng, and usually has a very important role in radiation protection and antioxidation.
4. Ginseng Extract Liquid
Ginseng extract liquid has a very good anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, is also a natural addition to high-end cosmetics and has a very good effect on women’s long spots and ageing skin pigmentation.
5. Ginseng Volatile Oil
Ginseng volatile oil has a light fragrance of ginseng and can be used to adjust the smell of ginseng skin care products.
6. Trace elements in ginseng
Each part of ginseng contains many beneficial effects on our body and skin, so whether used medicinally or in skincare products, the differences in the active ingredients in each part can have different effects.
Ginseng can be used as an active ingredient in skincare. The ancient pharmacopoeia “Materia Medica” has records on the use of ginseng in the treatment of skin diseases, and ginseng skin care products can promote lubrication and softness of the skin, and are effective in the prevention and treatment of facial acne, acne and brown spots. In addition to its special effects on skin protection, ginseng skin care products are also effective in skin care, prevention and treatment of occupational skin diseases.
