Blur fine lines and wrinkles

Wrinkle might be adorable on pugs and grandparents, but not everyone loves them on their *own* face.

Ginseng can help. It boosts circulation in blood vessels, potentially ramping up collagen synthesis and firming the skin. Two clinical trials (one from 2015 that used topical ginseng and another from 2009 that used oral red ginseng) concluded that ginseng extract diminished the appearance of wrinkles.

According to 2017 research, Ginseng extract may also boost skin’s hydration, helping to prevent the formation of new lines down the road.

Banish dullness

The zing in ginseng has coffee-like energizing properties. (For that reason, ginseng is one of the most common ingredients in energy drinks.)

Along with jolting you awake, slathering on some ginseng may wake up your face. While the research on this still remains spotty, a little topical ginseng may brighten your complexion and keep dullness at bay.

Balance oil

Everyone loves a natural glow — not so much a shiny, oily slick.

Whether your skin’s on the oily or drier side, ginseng’s antioxidant and moisture-retention properties just might help.

Bye, bye redness

Tired of waking up with inflamed, puffy skin?

According to 2013 research, ginseng has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help alleviate redness, puffiness, and acne.

It may even help certain skin conditions. According to research from 2018 and 2011, Korean red ginseng extract improved symptoms like inflammation in people with eczema.

Get that glow

Ginseng just might put the G in your glow-up.

Ginseng’s antioxidant properties help protect the skin from environmental pollutants. Without this shield, pollutants may accumulate in the pores or stimulate melanocyte production, causing hyperpigmentation and other skin probs.

When your skin’s healthy and protected, just sit back, relax, and wait for the “OMG you’re glowing!” comments to roll in.