Zingiber officinale (Ginger) extract

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AKA: Ginger Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Ginger has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for over 2,000 years to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin conditions. In East Asian skincare traditions, ginger extracts were valued for their warming and circulatory benefits to promote skin vitality.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Inflammation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR