What it is
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil is the aromatic essential oil obtained from the rhizome (root) of ginger. Rich in volatile terpenes such as zingiberene, it is used at low levels to impart a warm, spicy scent and to provide plant-derived antioxidant compounds. It is included in some sunscreens and skincare as a botanical fragrance and conditioning additive.
Safety & warnings
As an essential oil, ginger root oil contains volatile aromatic compounds that can act as fragrance sensitizers and may cause irritation or contact sensitivity in fragrance-reactive or very sensitive individuals; patch testing is advisable for those prone to fragrance allergy.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an essential oil steam-distilled from the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinale).
Questions everyone asks
What is Zingiber Officinale Root Oil?
It is the essential oil distilled from ginger rhizomes, used in cosmetics for its warm, spicy aroma and plant antioxidant content.
Can it irritate sensitive skin?
As an aromatic essential oil it contains fragrance compounds that may trigger sensitivity in some people, so a patch test is sensible for fragrance-reactive skin.