For centuries, people have been consuming ginseng to strengthen the immune system, fight fatigue, and reduce signs of aging. Over the years, using the superfood topically, as well, has grown in popularity for purportedly promoting clear, healthy skin, thanks to its abundance of active ingredients.
In the latest episode of How Stuff Is Made, we travel to South Korea to see how luxury skin-care leader DONGINBI makes high-quality, six-year-old red ginseng (which is steamed rather than boiled) and how they distill the ingredient into skin-firming essences and moisture-boosting serums. Watch the process in the video, above, and shop the 30% discount happening April 28 through May 9 with clip coupon plus code "REFINERY29".
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