Ginseng

Ginseng is a slow growing perennial plant with fleshy roots. In Chinese, ginseng means “man root”. It was originally named “man root” because its roots resemble little people, with forks that look like arms and legs. The root of ginseng plants has been considered a super-ingredient in herbal medicine for thousands of years. Ginseng has been promoted as an anti-aging treatment. It contains a large amount of phytonutrients, which can stimulate and activate the skin’s metabolism. It rids your skin of the free radicals that gets accumulated when your skin is regularly exposed to sunlight and environmental pollution. It also contains certain ingredients that can increase the production of collagen in the middle layer of the skin known as dermis, making your skin firmer. This collagen makes your skin more elastic and toned, thereby diminishing wrinkles or fine lines on the face and other body parts.

Ginseng roots are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and help build a healthier and brighter complexion. They metabolize skin cells and facilitate the elimination of dead skin cells to produce healthy new skin. Ginseng tea is excellent for refining and hydrating your skin. It regenerates skin cells by increasing oxygenation. It also improves blood circulation and is a great blood detoxifier. Incomplete skin metabolism contributes to skin problems like acne, eczema and rough skin. Ginseng is effective in this regard as it gets absorbed by the skin very quickly and improves subcutaneous vascular circulation.

Ginseng is also a great toner and facial freshener. Not only does it improve collagen formation but also helps reduce black spots on the face. You can prepare your own ginseng mask by mixing ginseng oil with other ingredients, like honey or water.