Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root

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AKA: Ginger root
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root 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
Root
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84696-15-1
Form
Powder
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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and Indian medicine for thousands of years to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and warm the body. Historically applied topically for skin stimulation and improved complexion.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR