Effects of red ginseng on the elastic properties of human skin.

Journal: Journal of ginseng research
Published Date: Aug 21, 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Red ginseng contains components, including microelements, vitamins, essential oils, and fatty acids, that can be used in skincare to delay the aging process. We investigated the effects of red ginseng treatment on skin elasticity by assessing cellular stiffness and measuring collagen protein synthesis.

Authors

  • Moon Young Park
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Se Jik Han
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Donggerami Moon
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Sangwoo Kwon
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Jin-Woo Lee
    Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Kyung Sook Kim
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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