Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil

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AKA: Gingergrass oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the leaves of Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia, a grass species native to India and Southeast Asia. Steam-distilled from the fresh or dried leaves to extract the aromatic essential oil.
Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Soothes inflammation
Protects against free radical damage
Calms and reduces skin redness
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR