murphyZingiber officinale (Ginger) root oil
AKA: Ginger root oil
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Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to India, China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale, a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia and cultivated in India and China. Extracted through steam distillation of the dried or fresh ginger roots to obtain the volatile essential oil.
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil 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 #
8007-08-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR