An extract of ginger rhizomes used as an antimicrobial ingredient.
What it is
Zingiber officinale rhizome extract is an extract of the rhizomes (underground stems) of ginger, Zingiber officinale, of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial.
Where it is used
Found in creams, shampoos, body care products and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.