The skin protective effects of compound K, a metabolite of ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng

Background: Compound K (CK) is a ginsenoside, a metabolite of Panax ginseng. There is interest both in increasing skin health and antiaging using natural skin care products. In this study, we explored the possibility of using CK as a cosmetic ingredient. Methods: To assess the antiaging effect of CK...

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Main Authors: Eunji Kim, Donghyun Kim, Sulgi Yoo, Yo Han Hong, Sang Yun Han, Seonggu Jeong, Deok Jeong, Jong-Hoon Kim, Jae Youl Cho, Junseong Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Ginseng Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845317300313