Zingiber officinale (Ginger) leaf cell extract

AKA: Ginger Leaf Cell Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Leaf Cell Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84696-15-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A modern extraction of ginger leaf developed for contemporary skincare formulations. While ginger leaves have been used in traditional Asian herbal medicine, the cellular extraction technology is a 20th-century innovation designed to concentrate active compounds.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Inflammation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR