Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root extract
AKA: Ginger Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, 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
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and traditional Japanese skincare for its warming, stimulating, and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger has been valued as both an internal remedy and topical treatment for skin conditions and circulation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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