This essence water contains mostly cultivated ginseng root water (80%) and niacinamide (2%).

When researching for this post, I found out that the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea (MFDS) fined BOJ over the claims of their ginseng quality. They use cultivated ginseng which is less expensive and subsequently has fewer benefits.

Does that mean it has no benefits? Nope! This info is to make you see all the aspects of the product so you know what you’re getting.

Other than that controversy, the BOJ essence water packs up a lot of great ingredients that make it worth anyone’s shot!

Here are some of them and their functions:

1. Ginseng– is anti-inflammatory, and stimulates collagen production which improves the appearance of wrinkles.
2. Niacinamide- this is one of my favorite ingredients. It helps the skin barrier, improves skin texture, and is great for oil control.
3. Glycerin- helps in moisturizing.
4. Hyaluronic acid– for hydrating
5. Adenosine- anti-inflammatory and anti-wrinkle properties. It also makes the skin look plump.
6. Licorice– this helps reduce redness and soothes the skin.