Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil

AKA: Gingergrass oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
Gingergrass oil is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Indian skincare for its cooling and purifying properties. Traditionally valued in Indian folk medicine for skin health and balancing excess heat.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR