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Ginger Extract

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractAntioxidant

A supporting antioxidant used in small amounts — the warming tingle can be uncomfortable on sensitive skin.

What it does

Its compounds are antioxidants, and it’s used in small amounts in a supporting role. At higher amounts its warming feel can be uncomfortable on sensitive skin. It’s common in warming masks.

The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a skin conditioner, its general term for an ingredient that keeps skin in good condition.European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗

The evidence, graded

moderateFragrance, essential oils, denatured alcohol and certain preservatives (methylisothiazolinone, the formaldehyde-releasers) are the usual suspects on sensitive skin. In the patch-test data read here — patients whose dermatitis was linked to a cleanser — the preservative quaternium-15 topped the list at 11.2% and fragrance mix I came fifth at 7.7%. Test a new product on a small patch of skin before you use it on your face.Warshaw 2018 · Dermatitis ↗

Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.

Also known as

zingiber officinale

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