Zingiber officinale (Ginger) water

AKA: Ginger water
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Zingiber officinale (ginger) water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
84696-15-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Ginger has been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 5,000 years for its warming and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger water was traditionally consumed and applied topically for circulation and skin health.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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