Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract is the extract of rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbet.
What does it do?
Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome 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
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome 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 Zerumbet Rhizome Extract?
Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract is the extract of rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbet.
Is Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract do in cosmetic products?
Zingiber Zerumbet Rhizome Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 01/07/2024