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.
Extracted part of the plant: Roots.
Cultivation area, origin: South Korea.
Blooming: From June to July.
Origin, provenance: South Korea.
Phytochemical composition: Saponins (ginsenosides), polysaccharides, syringaresinol, vitamins (B, C, E), amino acids.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Paste-like; Color: Dark brown; Odor: Characteristic.
Physical properties: Soluble in water and in hydrophilic environments; Density: 1.198 - 1.324 g/cm3; Recommended dosage: 0.5% to 2%.
Concerns: Firming, antioxidant, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, regenerating, depigmenting, brightening.
Effect: 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.
