Zingiber officinale (Ginger) extract

AKA: Ginger Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to India, China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, a plant in the Zingiberaceae family native to Southeast Asia, India, and China. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate active compounds from the plant material.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84696-15-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Inflammation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000042%
Rinse-off0.0009%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR