Ginger Root
AKA “Ginger, Zingiber officinale, Ginger rhizome
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Ginger root
AKA: Zingiber officinale, Ginger rhizome
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Ginger Root/Rice Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa (rice) and Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root by the microorganisms, Aspergillus and Lactobacillus
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Form
Powder
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and traditional European herbalism for warming, anti-inflammatory, and circulation-promoting effects. Applied topically in historical skincare for its stimulating and detoxifying properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Safety Assessment of <I>Zingiber officinale</I> (Ginger)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Leaf Cell Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Rhizome Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber officinale (ginger) water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zingiber officinale (ginger) oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zingiber officinale (ginger) water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) - Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Ginger nanoparticles mediated induction of Foxa2 prevents high-fat diet-induced insulin resistance.
Kumar A, Sundaram K, Teng Y, Mu J, Sriwastva MK et al.
Theranostics, 2022
Inhibitory effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) essential oil on leukocyte migration in vivo and in vitro.
Nogueira de Melo GA, Grespan R, Fonseca JP, Farinha TO, da Silva EL et al.
Journal of natural medicines, 2011
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR