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Panax Ginseng Root Extract
AntioxidantFirmness / AgingSoothing
INCI: Panax Ginseng Root Extract
In short · TL;DR
Category
Plant Extracts
Effect
Antioxidant, blood circulation promotion, anti-inflammatory, collagen synthesis promotion
Concentration
0.5-3%
Effect
Antioxidant, blood circulation promotion, anti-inflammatory, collagen synthesis promotion
Mechanism
Ginsenosides (saponin glycosides) are the major active components. Collagen protection through MMP-1 expression suppression. Collagen synthesis via TGF-β signal promotion. Antioxidant enzyme (SOD, catalase) expression promotion
Typical concentration
0.5-3%
Onset
Skin tone improvement from blood circulation promotion: 2-4 weeks. Firmness improvement: 8-12 weeks
Cautions
High safety profile. Long history of use as traditional medicine
Evidence & references
Kim et al. (2007) "Anti-aging effects of ginseng" Journal of Ginseng Research
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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