Firmness and renewal

Ginseng

Korean ginseng, a signature of hanbang, Korea's herbal beauty tradition, prized above all for its root.

  • Conditions skin
  • Softens skin
  • Protects the skin barrier
  • Tones
What it is
Korean ginseng, Panax ginseng, as an extract, water or oil from the root, and sometimes from the berry.
What it does
Used in essences, serums, creams and cleansing oils to nourish and revitalize tired-looking skin, and a signature of hanbang skincare.
How often
Morning and evening in most everyday skincare, with a gradual evening start for some retinol formulas; masks and shot essences have their own intervals, and mists and balms allow reapplication.

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