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Zingiber Officinale Root Oil

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 Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried rhizomes of the Ginger, Zingiber officinale L., Zingiberaceae

What does it do?

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Tonic

    provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing

EU regulatory status

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil 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 Oil?

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zingiber Officinale Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried rhizomes of the Ginger, Zingiber officinale L., Zingiberaceae

Is Zingiber Officinale Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Zingiber Officinale Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Zingiber Officinale Root Oil do in cosmetic products?

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil 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 Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zingiber Officinale Root Oil is 8007-08-7.

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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