Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Zingiber officinale, Zingiberaceae.
What does it do?
Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract?
Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Zingiber officinale, Zingiberaceae.
Is Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract do in cosmetic products?
Zingiber Officinale Leaf Cell Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/04/2014