The extract of the ginseng plant. Ginseng is also referred to as the all-healing plant due to its remarkable health benefits. The word ginseng derives from Chinese and means ‘man-root.’ It is a long-lived herbaceous plant which can grow from 30 to 70 cm tall. It is native to East Asia, where it is widespread over a territory stretching from Nepal through China, Korea and Japan, right down to Southeast Asia. The traditional medicine of the Far East has recognized the curative properties of ginseng for over 4,000 years, and used the plant as a panacea for a wide range of ailments affecting the nervous and cardiovascular systems, to treat erectile dysfunction, relieve the symptoms of menopause and andropause, and manage diabetes. The remarkable, clinically-proven health benefits of ginseng are attributable to the content of numerous (approx. 200) unique biologically active substances, the most important being the so-called ginsengosides (triterpenoid saponins) which increase the oxygen-binding ability of haemoglobin, thus improving the oxygen supply to internal organs. In addition, ginseng root is a rich source of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E), a wide array of microelements (calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, potassium, selenium, magnesium, copper, molybdenum), proteoglycans – panaxans, and amino acids. It is used in cosmetic products for its antioxidant and rejuvenating, slimming, anti-cellulite, moisturising (humectant), regenerating and revitalizing properties, and the ability to improve blood supply and support the skin’s immune function. It is also valued as an ingredient which can rebuild and strengthen the hair. Formulations containing ginseng are recommended for all skin types, and especially for tired, dull and pale skin, and for people who experience prolonged exposure to environmental aggressors (stress, UV radiation, environmental pollution). Thanks to its strong antibacterial properties, this ingredient is also effective in formulations designed for young skin which is prone to oiliness and acne eruptions. It promotes the healing of comedones and inflamed skin, and prevents new blemishes. It effectively improves the condition of skin, making it healthier and more radiant.
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