murphyZingiber officinale (Ginger) oil
AKA: Ginger oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to India, China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale, a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia and cultivated in India and China. Obtained through steam distillation of the dried or fresh ginger root material.
Zingiber officinale (ginger) oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84696-15-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR