Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root extract

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AKA: Ginger Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to India, China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, a plant native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in India and China. Extracted from ginger root using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated bioactive compounds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 839)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 839)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 839)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–0.2%
Rinse-off0.0001–0.22%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR