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Jakyak (White Peony Root): effective % & pH 작약

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Quick answer: Jakyak (White Peony Root): effective concentration not standardised — extract concentrations vary and are seldom published, optimal pH 4.0–7.0, evidence Limited. Comforting, traditional, and gentle. Judge a hanbang cream by its whole formula, not by which classic root it names.

How much Jakyak (White Peony Root) actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.

Effective %not standardised — extract concentrations vary and are seldom published
Optimal pH4.0–7.0
EvidenceLimited
Onset4–8 weeks

What the % on the label really means

Comforting, traditional, and gentle. Judge a hanbang cream by its whole formula, not by which classic root it names.

⚠️ Ceiling: There is no established effective concentration for topical peony root, so more on the label proves nothing.

Jakyak (White Peony Root) guide →How Jakyak (White Peony Root) works →

Sources: PubMed — Jakyak (White Peony Root) & skin ↗ · AAD skin-care basics ↗

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.

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