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The actives and the oils
Ginseng
Panax ginseng, Korean or Asian ginseng, is a slow-growing root prized in East Asian tradition. Its characteristic compounds are called ginsenosides.
- On a list as
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- What it does
- Revitalising botanical
- Where it comes from
- Plant: Korean ginseng root
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
It is used in skincare as an antioxidant and for a long reputation with tired-looking skin. In our lists it sits in a blend with other botanicals, in small amounts.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 3 pieces.
L'Élixir
Anti-Aging Elixir — 30ml
$98
Listed as Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
La Crème de Jour
Day Cream — 30ml
$96
Listed as Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Questions
What does ginseng do for skin?
Ginsenosides are antioxidants, and ginseng has a long reputation for tired-looking skin. The research on skin is early; treat it as a supporting ingredient, not the reason to buy a product.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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