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Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root
AKA “Ginger Root”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root
AKA: Ginger Root
Extract · Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84696-15-1
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to India, China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the rhizome of *Zingiber officinale*, a plant in the Zingiberaceae family native to Southeast Asia. Extracted through solvent extraction, steam distillation, or cold pressing of the dried or fresh root material.
Plant Source
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Function
Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and Indian medicine for thousands of years to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and warm the body. Historically applied topically for skin stimulation and improved complexion.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Redness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR