Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Are “Korean Traditaional Herb Skincare Products" effective?


December 11




Are “Korean Traditional Herb Skincare Products “effective?

Traditional Herb Skincare products are always the most popular selling items on the shelf. Before I came to Seoul, I heard several of my friends either from China or Singapore was talking about that. Good or bad, I have no idea at that time.

Recently my essence was running out, so I decided to buy Korean traditional herb skincare product as a try-out. Sulwhasoo was the first brand that came into my mind. As I saw some online feedback from some Korean websites, a lot of users gave very good comments for this brand, which give me the confidence to have a try. Asians believes that achieving a harmonization between the “Yin” and “Yang” is the key to maintain healthy skin, which is the philosophy most Korean traditional skincare products followed.

Product Name: 윤조(润燥)에 센스. The Korean word “윤조” means “moisturize”.
The texture of the brown color essence is very light and watery, it absorbs very fast once it touched my skin, The Chinese Herb smell is very light and refreshing. After two weeks, I can see a great improvement for my skin complexion and even some of the pigmentation have been lightened. I think this product is very suitable to my skin and I want to try more products of this brand.

After checking the instructions of the products I found the following major ingredients, which are the key attributes. As the article I read before, here is some info’s that I want to share.

1. Ginseng Root Extract
It has been called “Panax Ginseng” or “Panax Ginseng Root Extract” as well. It is produced from the roots of the plant; Ginseng is a stimulant, a tonic and an adaptogenic herb.



  • Adaptogenic Herb
    It helps the body adapt to stress from both internal and external sources. It functions to raise resistance to physical, chemical or biological stresses and boost cell recovery, thereby normalizing the body’s physiological state.

  • Key Attributes
    Tightens and sooths skin
    Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

2, Polygonatum Officinale
It’s a kind of herb for “Yin” deficiency (“Yin” tonic).



  • Key Attributes
    Promote blood circulation and cells rejuvenation.
    Anti-age. It works as a anti-oxidant to prevent the occurrence of Free-Radicals.

What are Free Radicals?
Free radicals arise normally during metabolism. Sometimes the body’s immune system’s cells create them to neutralize viruses and bacteria. However, environment factors such as pollution, radiation, smoking and herbicides can also spawn free radicals. Free Radicals are the key element for fast aging.


3,Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus)

It has been said that the Nelumbo Nucifera has anti-estrogenic effect in females.


4,Jojoba Oil
It also has been called “Simmondsia chinensis” or “Simmondsia Chinese seed extract.” It is oil high in proteins and minerals that is extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub.



  • Key Attributes

Rejuvenates and nourishes skin and it is an excellent carrier oil or massage oil as well


5,Renmannia Glutinosa

Rehmannia contains Vitamins A, B, and C, amino acids, cerebroside, dammelittoside, melittoside, rehmaglitin and other substances that have antiinflammatory and antifungal properties.



  • Key Attributes

Moisturizing, cells rejuvenation and Anti-aging


Not all the key attributes of the herbs mentioned above have been fully approved scientifically. So ladies, have you used any "Korean herb" skincare products before? Do you think they are effective?





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