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White wavy lines texture on a surfaceProfile: Red Ginseng Plant Extract

Profile: Red Ginseng Plant Extract

Commonly known as: Panax Ginseng Root Extract (I.N.C.I.), Asian ginseng.
Botanical name: Panax ginseng C. A. MEYER.
Extraction process: Drying of ginseng roots in a drying oven, followed by a hydroalcoholic extraction.
Family: Araliaceae.
Part of the plant extracted: Roots.
Location: South Korea.
Flowering: From June to July.
Provenance, origin: South Korea.
Phytochemical composition: Saponins (ginsenosides), polysaccharides, syringaresinol, vitamins (B, C, E), amino acids.
Sensorial properties: Appearance: Paste-like; Color: Dark brown; Odor: Characteristic.
Physical characteristics: Soluble in water and in hydrophilic environments; Density: 1.198 - 1.324 g/cm3; Recommended dosage: 0.5% to 2%.
Benefits: Firming, antioxidant, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, regenerating, depigmenting, brightening.
Concerns: For skin types, especially mature skin, dull skin, and skin exposed to external aggressions; All hair types, particularly fine and dull hair.

Details

Properties

  • Antibacterial: Combating the proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes, which helps to reduce acne;

  • Anti-inflammatory: Regulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and certain enzymes, whose activity increases during an inflammatory response, by ginsenosides to soothe inflamed skin;

  • Antioxidant: Neutralizing the free radicals generated by external aggressions (sun, pollution, tobacco, etc.) thanks to the ginsenosides it contains, thereby limiting their impact on skin cells;

  • Depigmenting: Inhibiting the melanogenesis process through the activity of the transcription factor FOXO3a by syringaresinols, thereby reducing the appearance of brown spots;

  • Moisturizing: Forming a film on the surface of the epidermis using polysaccharides to restore the skin's protective barrier and thus maintain its hydration;

  • Protector, firming: Inhibit the expression of matrix metalloproteinases-1 (MMP-1), enzymes that degrade collagen.

  • Regenerating: Stimulating collagen production due to the presence of ginsenosides, promoting tissue regeneration.

Usage

  • Facial Care (mists, creams, gels, lotions, foaming tonics, eye contour balms);

  • Body Care (balms, shower gels, after-sun gels);

  • Haircare Treatments (shampoos, conditioners, lotions, serums, masks).

Method of Preservation

The extract of red ginseng should be stored at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of red ginseng plant extract. Pregnant women and young children can use it.

Find out more

Discovered over 4,000 years ago in Asia, ginseng is a plant that has long been used in Chinese medicine for its invigorating, fatigue-fighting, and stimulating properties. Its name means "man root," referring to the roots that grow in the shape of a man. Indeed, an aged root can take on an anthropomorphic appearance, resembling a trunk with two arms and two legs. There are several varieties of ginseng, including Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, which is the most well-known and widely marketed. It originates from the forested mountains of Manchuria and North Korea. This variety is the one used in cosmetics. Also known as Asian ginseng, it can be either red or white.