The History of Whoo

Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum
Korean Product Name: 천기단 프로 리페어 세럼
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: Anti-Wrinkle
Original Retail Price: 280,000 KRW
Date of Release: February 2025
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.

Ingredients

Notable allergens: Alcohol Denat., Essential Oils, Fragrance, Niacinamide.

Water, 2,3-Butanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycosyl Trehalose, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycol Distearate, Taurine, Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Carbomer, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Pyruvate, Sclerotium Gum, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Lecithin, Pullulan, Serine, Arginine, Bisabolol, Chlorogenic Acids, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Plantago Asiatica Seed Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Gold, Oryzanol, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Chrysin, Quercetin, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Mannose, Kaempferol, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

정제수, 2,3-부탄다이올, 글리세린, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 나이아신아마이드, 변성알코올, 아이소펜틸다이올, 1,2-헥산다이올, 판테놀, 부틸렌글라이콜, 암모늄폴리아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트, 코코-글루코사이드, 글라이코실트레할로오스, 다이메티콘, 아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 트로메타민, 하이드로제네이티드스타치하이드롤리세이트, 합성플루오르플로고파이트, 실리카, 알란토인, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 글라이콜다이스테아레이트, 타우린, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 하이드로제네이티드레시틴, 벤조트라이아졸릴도데실P-크레솔, 카보머, 아데노신, 잔탄검, 베타-글루칸, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 소듐파이루베이트, 스클레로튬검, 마카다미아씨오일, 레시틴, 풀루란, 세린, 알지닌, 비사보롤, 클로로제닉애씨드, 틴옥사이드, 시트릭애씨드, 인삼추출물, 크리산텔룸 인디쿰추출물, 인동덩굴꽃추출물, 참당귀뿌리추출물, 진흙버섯추출물, 구기자추출물, 천궁뿌리추출물, 향부자추출물, 영지버섯추출물, 치자추출물, 유채추출물, 연꽃씨추출물, 질경이씨추출물, 도라지뿌리추출물, 대추추출물, 호장근뿌리추출물, 복령균핵추출물, 지황뿌리추출물, 산수유열매추출물, 금, 오리자놀, 작약뿌리추출물, 고본뿌리추출물, 삽주뿌리줄기추출물, 실새삼씨추출물, 참마뿌리추출물, 돌콩추출물, 산방풍뿌리추출물, 소엽맥문동뿌리추출물, 쌀겨추출물, 모란뿌리추출물, 각시둥굴레뿌리줄기/뿌리추출물, 살구씨추출물, 검은깨추출물, 하늘타리뿌리추출물, 겨우살이추출물, 잇꽃씨오일, 두충잎추출물, 하수오뿌리추출물, 부추씨추출물, 원지뿌리추출물, 남가새열매추출물, 삼지구엽초추출물, 타임추출물, 라즈베리추출물, 크리신, 쿼세틴, 소듐만노오스포스페이트, 만노오스, 캠페롤, 치자나무꽃추출물, 두충나무껍질추출물, 우슬추출물, 향료, 벤질벤조에이트, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 제라니올, 리모넨, 헥실신남알, 시트로넬올, 리날룰, 알파-아이소메틸아이오논

Product description

The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum” is a comprehensive anti-aging solution designed to improve twelve key indicators of skin aging.

Certified as an anti-wrinkle functional cosmetic.

The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum”: an anti-aging treatment that elevates the sophistication of the skin by imparting an elegant, refined radiance.

Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to improve skin radiance by 14.3%¹.
Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to reduce the appearance of pores by 29.1%¹.
Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to improve dermal density by 21.3%¹.
Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines by 10.0%¹.

[1] Tests conducted by: Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences.
Participants: 31 women aged 30-65 (with a mean age of 48.13 ± 10.30 years).
Date: 19 January – 11 March 2024.

⬥ Cheongidan: scientifically proven results²

Achieve brilliantly radiant skin with Cheongidan’s powerful illuminating anti-aging solution.

Within four weeks of use, the line was shown to improve skin lustre by 8.3%.
Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to reduce skin roughness by 11.5%.
Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to improve skin elasticity by 9.7%.
Within four weeks of use, the product was shown to increase the skin hydration content by 35.8%.

[2] Tests conducted by: Guangzhou Landproof.
Participants: 31 women aged 23-56 (with a mean age of 42.36 ± 8.56 years).
Date: 4 February – 3 March 2024.

⬥ Lightweight, non-sticky texture

The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum” features a lightweight, non-sticky texture that absorbs quickly and seamlessly into the skin to reinforce its strength.

The product is formulated with an Oil Free Wax water-dispersion system designed to ensure a lightweight feel, even when applied in multiple layers.
The product boasts a comfortable, non-sticky formula that spreads evenly across the skin.

⬥ Comprehensive anti-aging solution

Dryness, enlarged pores, fine lines, and decreased elasticity are all signs of premature skin aging. What happens when the skin’s balance is disrupted? Signs of premature aging quickly become more pronounced. The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan” offers a comprehensive anti-aging solution that addresses twelve signs of premature aging.

Wrinkles
Fine lines
Skin texture
Skin barrier function
Keratin build-up
Moisture levels
Skin uniformity
Skin pores
Skin elasticity
Skin density
Skin radiance
Skin clarity

The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum” is an anti-aging treatment designed to rapidly improve the condition of a compromised skin barrier, boost skin elasticity and impart skin a luminous glow.

⬥ Key active ingredients

The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum” contains the following key active ingredients:

Chlorogen™ – Chlorogen™ is a targeted anti-aging solution that addresses the root causes behind the loss of skin radiance.
Golden Gardenia – Golden Gardenia provides antioxidant benefits.
Pro-Radiance™ – Pro-Radiance™ enhances skin radiance.
Cheongibidan 12α – Cheongibidan 12α is the pinnacle of anti-aging developed by The History of Whoo.

⬥ Point 1: Chlorogen™ to address the root causes behind the loss of skin radiance

By combining its expertise in traditional herbal medicine with big data–driven skin science research, The History of Whoo has developed Chlorogen™, a targeted illuminating and anti-aging solution.

Over 20 years of dedicated research into traditional herbal remedies has led The History of Whoo to discover the signature flower of its “Cheongidan” line : the Golden Gardenia.
Subsequently, the brand conducted research on the active ingredients of Golden Gardenia.
Among these ingredients, The History of Whoo discovered the exceptional efficacy of chlorogenic acid.
The brand identified additional ingredients to boost the efficacy of chlorogenic acid.
Finally, The History of Whoo perfected Chlorogen™, which encapsulates the essence of the brand’s technology.

⬥ Point 2: Pro-Radiance™, the culmination of skin radiance

Developed through big data analysis of the skin of 57,000 Asian women and advanced liposome technology, Pro-Radiance™ further enhances skin radiance and elasticity.

⬥ Point 3: Cheongibidan 12α

The History of Whoo’s Oriental Medicine Skin Science Research Center leveraged its Bio-Herb AI technology³ to uncover the mechanism of action within Cheongibidan, enhancing it with highly effective ingredients. This has led to the creation of Cheongibidan 12α, which offers exceptional anti-aging effects.

[3] Bio-Herb AI is a technology that analyses biology research papers from all over the world to compile information on the benefits of plant-derived ingredients recognised for their effectiveness on the skin. This technology facilitates the prediction and selection of the effects associated with particular herbal remedies.

⬥ Point 4: Golden Gardenia offers antioxidant benefits

After more than 20 years of research into traditional herbal remedies, The History of Whoo has identified Golden Gardenia as an ingredient that enhances the condition of a compromised skin barrier and incorporated it into the new “Cheongidan” line.

The flower is carefully hand-picked during the “Golden Time”⁴, a short 48-hour period within the plant’s 8,000-hour growth cycle when its active ingredients are at their peak. The plant is then extracted at a low temperature for 72 hours to preserve its antioxidant properties.

[4] t/n “Golden Time” refers to the ripening phase of the Gardenia Golden Magic, when the flowers transition from white to a rich golden yellow. For more information, please refer to the main page of The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan” line on this website.

⬥ The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan” beauty routine for radiant skin

Follow the step-by-step routine of the Cheongidan line to achieve a brilliantly radiant complexion.

STEP 1: “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Radiance Balancing Toner”. After cleansing your skin, gently apply the product starting from the centre of your face and moving outward. For the area below your neck, begin from the base and work upwards. Finally, softly press your palms against your skin to to promote better absorption..
STEP 2: “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Repair Serum”. After refining your skin with toner, apply the product to your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin in that order. Gently cup your hands around your face to promote better absorption.
STEP 3: “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Radiance Emulsion”. Using your fingers, apply the product evenly, starting from the centre of your face and moving outwards with gentle tapping motions. Afterwards, wrap your hands around your face to to promote absorption with the warmth of your palms.
STEP 4: “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Radiance Eye Cream”. Gently apply the product around the eye area, paying special attention to areas that experience frequent movement. Use small circular motions to ensure the eye cream is fully absorbed.
STEP 5: “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Radiance Cream”. After completing your regular skincare routine, take the desired amount of product and gently apply it, starting from the centre of your face and moving outward. For each area of your face and neck, spread the product upwards, as if you are lifting from the bottom to the top. Finish by using the warmth of your hands to help the product absorb deeply into the skin on your face and neck.

To learn more about The History of Whoo’s “Cheongidan” line, including its ingredients and technologies, please refer to the main page.

Directions

After using the “Cheongidan Rejuvenating Pro-Radiance Balancing Toner”, carefully distribute the product along the natural texture of your skin, starting from the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin in that order. Gently cup your hands around your face to promote better absorption.

Precautions

General precautions:
- Immediately consult a dermatologist if symptoms such as red blotches, swelling and/or itchiness appear while using the product, or in case such symptoms appear when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight after use.
- Do not use the product on open wounds.
- Storage and handling precautions:
  - Keep out of the reach of children.
  - Keep away from direct sunlight.
Use only for the intended purpose.
Follow the usage instructions provided.
Do not return any remaining product to the original container after use.
Do not mix with substances other than cosmetics.
Avoid contact with clothing.

Other editions and formulations

⬥ Previous formulations:

Cheongidan Radiant Regenerating Essence [launched: January 2017, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
Cheongidan Hwa Hyun Essence [launched: January 2010, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]

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Source: The History of Whoo official website and official product packaging
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