Ginseng is the most important herbal ingredient in Korean history. In the Joseon Dynasty, it was called ‘Shincho,’ meaning herb from the gods. The rich saponin in ginseng helps make the skin healthier and more energized.

Kim, Young Gon, Maho Sumiyoshi, Masahiro Sakanaka, and Yoshiyuki Kimura. “ Effects of ginseng saponins isolated from red ginseng on ultraviolet B-induced skin aging in hairless mice.” European journal of pharmacology602, no. 1 (2009): 148-156. As always, you do you; be kind to your skin and yourself! Remember that every person’s skin and skin type is different, so what might work for me might not work for you, and vice versa. So, before adding a new product to your skincare routine, it pays to do a little research first. Just as the name suggests, products from the brand Beauty of Joseon are inspired by the aesthetic preferences of Korean women during the Joseon Dynasty, who focused heavily on taking care of their skin. The artist left their skin paper white. Shin Yun-bok, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsBefore adding the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream to your skincare regimen, ensure you are not allergic to it or its ingredients. You should also consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical conditions or medications that may interact with the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream. Always do a patch test before applying the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream on your skin to avoid adverse reactions. Rice bran, rich in amino acids, minerals, and vitamin E, helps keep the skin moist and healthy. Glycerin

During the two weeks I used this product, I can say that it’s making a difference on my skin. Now that my skin is gradually recovering, I’m left with red acne marks (which unfortunately stand out on my fair skin). Since this serum contains rice bran extract, rice bran water, and arbutin, these ingredients can hypothetically help lessen the redness.They describe themselves as Clean Hanbang Beauty which I think is just a way to differentiate themselves from the other Korean Clean Beauty brands.

Q Li, H Fang, E Dang, G Wang, The role of ceramides in skin homeostasis and inflammatory skin diseases, Journal of Dermatological Science, Volume 97, Issue 1, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2019.12.002. The Beauty of Joseon eye serum is a ginseng and retinal-focused silky serum with a yellow hue. It contains 10% ginseng extract and 2% retinal liposome to help improve wrinkles around the eyes and can be used for the entire face – the affordable price tag takes away the guilt of doing so too. Interestingly, there’s also cocoa extract, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, niacinamide, and ceramides.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean Skincare brand that formulates products with Hanbang; which is traditional Korean medicine. As I mentioned earlier, it leaves a slightly greasy film all over my face after application, which I don’t mind as this keeps my skin moisturized and nourished for longer. Yang, Yong, Changhong Ren, Yuan Zhang, and XiaoDan Wu. “ Ginseng: an nonnegligible natural remedy for healthy aging.” Aging and disease 8, no. 6 (2017): 708. Keen to shop for Beauty of Joseon skincare products? Here is everything you need to know. What is Hanbang? Fluhr, J. W., R. Darlenski, and C. J. B. J. Surber. “ Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions.” British Journal of Dermatology159, no. 1 (2008): 23-34.