Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae
What does it do?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Tonic
provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing
EU regulatory status
Zingiber Officinale Root 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 Root Extract?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae
Is Zingiber Officinale Root Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zingiber Officinale Root Extract do in cosmetic products?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning, tonic.
What is the CAS number of Zingiber Officinale Root Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is 84696-15-1.
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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: 15/10/2010