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Ingredients Anti-aging Panax Ginseng
107Gs
Tier · Strong evidence
Anti-aging · Antioxidant · Barrier repair

Panax Ginseng

INCI: Panax Ginseng Root Extract · Also called: Korean Ginseng, Ginsenosides, Red Ginseng

A staple in Hanbang (traditional Korean medicine) skincare. It's packed with antioxidants and ginsenosides that help firm the skin, boost circulation, and defend against environmental aging.

For your skin

A staple in Hanbang (traditional Korean medicine) skincare. It's packed with antioxidants and ginsenosides that help firm the skin, boost circulation, and defend against environmental aging.

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Mechanism of action

A traditional herbal powerhouse rich in ginsenosides that stimulates collagen production, improves microcirculation, protects against UV-induced MMP-1 degradation, and enhances skin barrier resilience.

Why we tier this strong

5 cited papers across 1 country. Multiple positive efficacy results plus regulatory backing. Our catalog highlights 5 cited papers as direct references, a curated sample from the broader body of published research that earns Panax Ginseng its Strong tier (15+ studies including multiple RCTs or a large longitudinal cohort). See our methodology for how we evaluate evidence.

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Korea

Cited research

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Jung SW et al., Protective Effects of Korean Red Ginseng Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Damage in Human Hair, Annals of Dermatology 2025

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Kim H et al., The Beneficial Effect of Korean Red Ginseng Extract on Atopic Dermatitis Patients: An 8 Weeks Open, Noncomparative Clinical Study, Annals of Dermatology 2018

2018Positive (efficacy)PMID:29853744View source ↗
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Park HM et al., A single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the efficacy and safety of enzyme-treated red ginseng powder complex (BG11001) for antiwrinkle and proelasticity in individuals with healthy skin, Journal of Ginseng Research 2016

2016Positive (efficacy)PMID:27616902View source ↗
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Hwang E et al., Efficacy and Safety of Enzyme-Modified Panax ginseng for Anti-Wrinkle Therapy in Healthy Skin: A Single-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study, Rejuvenation Research 2015

2015Positive (efficacy)PMID:25867599View source ↗
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Cho S et al., Red ginseng root extract mixed with Torilus fructus and Corni fructus improves facial wrinkles and increases type I procollagen synthesis in human skin: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, Journal of Medicinal Food 2009;12(6):1252-9

2009Positive (efficacy)PMID:20041778View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.