Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil
AKA “gingergrass oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil
AKA: Gingergrass oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia (gingergrass) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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 Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Soothes inflammation
Protects against free radical damage
Calms and reduces skin redness
Traditional Use
Gingergrass oil is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Indian skincare for its cooling and purifying properties. Traditionally valued in Indian folk medicine for skin health and balancing excess heat.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR