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Ginseng

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Ginseng

Ginseng visibly softens fine lines, firms the skin, fades dark spots, restores natural moisture, smooths skin texture, and calms sun-related redness. This botanical ingredient suits dry skin and oily skin best, and it is available in creams, toners, eye creams, and cleansers. It fits smoothly into a daily skincare routine because it layers easily.

Cells, 2021Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

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Questions and answers

What does ginseng do for the skin?

Ginseng helps reduce signs of aging and improves skin hydration. It may also help diminish dark spots and protect against sun damage.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018

How do you use ginseng?

Ginseng helps reduce skin aging, wrinkles, and pigmentation when included in your daily skincare routine. It supports collagen production and protects the skin from UV-induced damage.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Should you use ginseng in the morning or at night?

Ginseng helps reduce signs of skin aging and improve hydration. It may be used to help protect against daily oxidative stress.

Cells, 2021Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018

Can you use ginseng every day?

Yes, you can use ginseng every day as it helps improve skin resilience, moisture, and tone while reducing signs of aging. It may also help support skin barrier health and protect against daily oxidative stress.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022

Does ginseng cause purging or irritation?

Ginseng is unlikely to cause purging or irritation as it is generally well tolerated and helps calm the skin while fighting signs of aging.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2022

Which skin types is ginseng best for?

Ginseng is a great fit for all skin types, with Lovi rating it as a Superior match across dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin. Top product choices include Pixi Glow Tonic, Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water, and The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution.

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Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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