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Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root
AKA “Ginger Root”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root
AKA: Ginger Root
Extract · Antioxidant · 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
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
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
Redness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
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
Safety Assessment of <I>Zingiber officinale</I> (Ginger)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Rhizome Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) root
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) root
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zingiber officinale (ginger) water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR