Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 210ml

The modern skincare routine often focuses on what comes after cleansing—serums, active ingredients and moisturisers, but cleansing itself remains one of the most influential steps in maintaining healthy skin. Every day, the skin collects sunscreen, airborne pollution, oxidised oils and excess sebum. If these remain on the skin overnight, they can contribute to congestion and prevent leave-on skincare products from performing as effectively as intended.

This is one of the reasons double cleansing has become a cornerstone of Korean skincare. Rather than relying on stronger foaming cleansers to remove stubborn impurities, the routine begins with an oil cleanser that dissolves oil-based residue before following with a gentle water-based cleanser. The result is skin that feels thoroughly cleansed without feeling stripped.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil embraces this philosophy through a carefully balanced blend of botanical oils that cleanse while respecting the skin's natural barrier.

At the centre of the formula is soybean oil, chosen not simply because it is rich in nourishing fatty acids, but because it reflects one of the fundamental principles of cleansing chemistry: oil dissolves oil. As the cleanser is massaged over dry skin, it binds with sunscreen, makeup and excess sebum. When water is introduced, the formula transforms into a lightweight emulsion that rinses away cleanly, carrying those impurities with it instead of leaving them behind on the skin.

What makes this cleanser distinctive, however, is its inclusion of ginseng.

Few botanical ingredients are as deeply woven into Korean skincare heritage as Panax Ginseng. For generations it has been valued for its resilience, and today it remains one of Korea's most recognisable skincare ingredients. Modern formulations appreciate ginseng not as a miracle ingredient, but for its naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that help support skin exposed to everyday environmental stress. Even in a rinse-off cleanser, these ingredients contribute to a cleansing experience that leaves skin feeling comfortable rather than depleted.

The addition of olive, camellia, hazelnut and black seed oils further reflects the formula's barrier-first approach. These plant-derived oils help cushion the skin throughout cleansing, reducing unnecessary friction while maintaining softness after rinsing. Instead of creating the tight, squeaky feeling often associated with traditional cleansers, the skin is left feeling balanced and ready for the products that follow.

This approach captures one of the defining characteristics of Korean skincare: cleansing is not viewed as a process of removing everything from the skin, but of removing only what no longer belongs there while preserving the moisture and lipids that healthy skin depends upon.

Dispense 1–2 pumps into dry hands and massage onto dry skin using slow, circular movements.

Pay particular attention to areas where sunscreen, makeup or excess oil tend to build up before adding a small amount of lukewarm water. As the cleanser emulsifies into a milky texture, continue to massage before rinsing thoroughly.

Follow with a water-based cleanser as the second step of your evening cleansing routine.

Key Ingredients
Soybean Oil

Rich in naturally occurring fatty acids, soybean oil forms the foundation of the cleanser. It dissolves sunscreen, excess sebum and makeup while helping the skin retain the lipids needed to maintain a healthy moisture barrier.

Panax Ginseng Seed Oil & Ginseng Extracts

Ginseng is one of Korea's most celebrated botanical ingredients. Naturally rich in antioxidant compounds, it helps support skin exposed to environmental stress while reflecting Beauty of Joseon's philosophy of combining traditional herbal ingredients with modern skincare science.

Camellia Seed Oil

A lightweight botanical oil that helps soften the skin during cleansing while supporting moisture retention. Traditionally used in East Asian beauty rituals, camellia oil is valued for its conditioning properties.

Olive Fruit Oil

Rich in essential fatty acids, olive oil helps dissolve stubborn oil-based impurities while leaving skin feeling comfortable after rinsing.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

An antioxidant that helps support the stability of the formula while contributing to the skin-conditioning properties of the cleanser.

Ingredients

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethylhexanediol, Panax Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Ingredient lists may change over time. Please refer to the product packaging for the latest manufacturer information.

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