What it is
This is an extract prepared from the rhizome (root) of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale. It contains gingerols, shogaols, and other polyphenolic compounds that contribute antioxidant character to formulas. In cosmetics it is included as a conditioning botanical and is often added as part of a plant-based ingredient blend.
Safety & warnings
Ginger root extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. Botanical extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in predisposed individuals, and ginger contains naturally occurring aromatic constituents, so fragrance-sensitive users may wish to take note. It is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a botanical extract obtained from the rhizome of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale.
Questions everyone asks
What does ginger root extract do in skincare?
It serves as a skin-conditioning botanical and contributes antioxidant compounds such as gingerols to the formula.
Can ginger extract irritate sensitive skin?
It is generally well tolerated, but as a plant extract with aromatic constituents it may occasionally cause sensitivity in predisposed users.