Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
An oil cleanser based on soybean oil, with ginseng seed oil and extracts. Massage onto dry skin, add water to emulsify, then rinse. The current formula also lists sage, mugwort and basil oils and camphor.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | SofteningSkin conditioningScent | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| ISODODECANE | SofteningScentDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL | SofteningSkin conditioning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL | SofteningSkin conditioning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | SofteningScentDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| POLYBUTENE | BindingFragrance supportTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| AQUA | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| TOCOPHEROL | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| PANAX GINSENG SEED OIL | Softening | |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL | ScentToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| ARTEMISIA VULGARIS OIL | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) OIL | ScentToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| CAMPHOR | Alcohol denaturingScentFlexible texture | Makes an alcohol-containing formula unsuitable for drinking. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZELNUT) SEED OIL | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| NIGELLA SATIVA SEED OIL | SofteningSkin conditioningScent | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| PANAX GINSENG BERRY EXTRACT | Skin conditioningSkin protection | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| GLYCERIN | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-HEXANEDIOL | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| METHYLPROPANEDIOL | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT | SofteningSkin protectionToning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| ETHYL HEXANEDIOL | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT | Skin conditioningAntioxidant | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| PANAX GINSENG LEAF/STEM EXTRACT | Skin conditioning | |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Ginseng Cleansing Oil — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00