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Ginseng Extract
ORY® product lines:
☑ Skincare
☑ Haircare
☑ Handmade Soap (extract/infused oil)
☑ Cosmetics — full dual-use ingredient
Ginseng is the root of Panax species, the most celebrated tonic herb of East Asian medicine, and its saponins — ginsenosides — are the basis of its skincare and haircare reputation. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that a red ginseng extract mixture improved facial wrinkles and increased type I procollagen synthesis in human skin [1]; ginseng and ginsenosides inhibit melanogenesis and support even tone [2]; and ginseng combined with hawthorn improved elasticity and reduced wrinkles in healthy volunteers [4]. In haircare, red ginseng extract promoted growth in cultured human hair follicles [3], and ginseng is a traditional Korean scalp-tonic ingredient. Water-soluble, stable, and with strong consumer recognition, ginseng fits every ORY® line.
What is Ginseng Extract made of?
Ginseng extract is prepared by water or hydro-alcoholic extraction of dried roots (white ginseng) or steamed-and-dried roots (red ginseng, which has a transformed, more bioactive ginsenoside profile). Constituents [2]:
Standardized extracts specify total ginsenoside content (e.g., ≥5–10%).
- Ginsenosides (Rb1, Rg1, Rg3, Rh1, Rh2, compound K): Triterpene saponins responsible for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, collagen-stimulating, and pigment-regulating activity.
- Polysaccharides (ginsans): Immunomodulating, hydrating.
- Polyacetylenes (panaxynol, panaxydol): Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
- Peptides, amino acids, B vitamins, minerals: Nourishing minor components.
- Phenolic compounds: Supporting antioxidants.
What skin type is best suited for Ginseng Extract?
Ginseng is a revitalizing active for dull, aging, and stressed skin, suitable for all seven ORY® types:
- Mature: Clinically improved wrinkles and procollagen synthesis [1]; increased elasticity [4].
- Dry: Polysaccharides hydrate; improves radiance in dull, dehydrated skin.
- Combination: Brightening and energizing serums.
- Normal: Preventive antioxidant and collagen support.
- Sensitive: Anti-inflammatory ginsenosides calm redness; use standardized, alcohol-free extract.
- Acne-prone: Red ginseng fractions show anti-acne activity; supports healing of marks.
- Oily: Water-based extract in light serums.
What hair type is best suited for Ginseng Extract?
Ginseng is a signature scalp-tonic botanical with laboratory hair-growth evidence:
- Mature or thinning: Red ginseng extract promoted hair growth in cultured human follicles and dermal papilla cells [3] (cosmetic support claims).
- Dry or damaged: Polysaccharides and amino acids nourish scalp and fiber.
- Sensitive scalp: Anti-inflammatory support.
- Oily scalp: Balancing scalp tonic tradition.
- Dandruff-prone scalp: Supportive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
- Color-treated, straight, wavy, curly, coily: Scalp-vitality addition for all types.
What are the benefits of Ginseng Extract?
Ginseng’s benefits are supported by controlled human studies and laboratory work [1–4]:
- Anti-wrinkle and collagen synthesis: Improved wrinkles and increased type I procollagen in a placebo-controlled trial [1].
- Elasticity: Improved elasticity and reduced wrinkles in volunteers [4].
- Brightening: Ginsenosides inhibit melanogenesis and tyrosinase-related pathways [2].
- Antioxidant: Ginsenosides and polyacetylenes protect against oxidative stress and UV damage.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammatory cytokines; calms stressed skin.
- Circulation and radiance: Improves microcirculation for a revitalized look.
- Hair growth support: Promotes follicle activity in vitro [3].
- Hydration: Polysaccharides bind water.
Dual use across ORY® product lines
Ginseng extract is water-soluble and stable, fitting every ORY® line; red ginseng is preferred for anti-aging and scalp products.
Pros and cons of Ginseng Extract
Pros
Cons
- Placebo-controlled anti-aging evidence: [1, 4].
- Skin and scalp claims: Follicle data [3] plus tradition.
- Strong consumer recognition: K-beauty halo.
- Water-soluble and stable: Easy to formulate.
- Four-line utility: All ORY® products.
- Cost: Standardized red ginseng extract is premium.
- Variable ginsenoside content: Specify standardized material.
- Color and odor: Brown tint and earthy scent at higher levels.
- Hair-growth evidence is preclinical: Keep claims cosmetic.
- Rare allergy: Patch test.
What is the best application of Ginseng Extract?
Ginseng is a leave-on revitalizer:
- Anti-aging serum or cream: AM/PM; pair with peptides and niacinamide.
- Brightening essence: Daily for dull, uneven tone.
- Eye cream: Circulation and firmness support.
- Mask: Weekly revitalizing treatment.
- Scalp tonic: Daily leave-in on the scalp with caffeine and green tea.
- Shampoo and conditioner: Scalp-vitality line.
- Soap: Ginseng bar for body skin.
- Cosmetics: Anti-aging cushion or foundation.
Peer-reviewed references
- Cho S, Won CH, Lee DH, 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):1252–1259.
- Kim K. Effect of ginseng and ginsenosides on melanogenesis and their mechanism of action. Journal of Ginseng Research. 2015;39(1):1–6.
- Park GH, Park KY, Cho HI, et al. Red ginseng extract promotes the hair growth in cultured human hair follicles. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2015;18(3):354–362.
- Hwang E, Park SY, Yin CS, Kim HT, Kim YM, Yi TH. Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin. Journal of Ginseng Research. 2017;41(1):69–77.
Disclaimer:
The information on this page is provided by ORY International, LC for educational purposes only. It summarizes published research about ginseng extract as an ingredient, including laboratory and animal studies and clinical studies of formulas that may differ from ORY® products. Results from these studies may not apply to every person or to ORY® products. This page is not medical advice and does not replace advice from a dermatologist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider.
ORY® Skincare, Haircare, Handmade Soap, and Cosmetics products are cosmetics. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or condition, including hyperpigmentation disorders, hair loss, alopecia, inflammation, or wounds. References to FDA or Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) findings describe the ingredient, not ORY® products, and do not mean FDA has reviewed or approved any ORY® product.
Results vary by skin and scalp type, formulation, and use. Any cosmetic can cause irritation, sometimes from other ingredients. Always patch test, follow label directions, and stop use if irritation occurs. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are buying for a child, consult a healthcare provider before use.
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