Ginger Oil

Good

Plant extracts

Ginger Oil at a glance

  • Oil from ginger root
  • Has antioxidant, soothing, and antimicrobial properties
  • Also can help with hyperpigmentation
  • 100% pure oil not recommended
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics

Ginger Oil description

A fragrant plant oil that, depending on the species, can contain dozens of volatile compounds that have a known or potential risk to sensitise skin; however, several of these fragrant compounds also have health benefits, including antioxidant benefit, when ginger oil is consumed via food as part of your diet. Therefore, ginger oil isn’t ideal for skin but can absolutely have benefit if you routinely include small amounts of fresh ginger in your diet.

Ginger Oil references

  • UL Prospector, Website, Accessed February 2026
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Website, Accessed February 2026
  • Creative Science, January-April 2026, pages 31=38
  • Molecules, August 2025, pages 1-24
  • Microchemical Journal, May 2024, pages 17,379-17,388
  • Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, August 2023, ePublication
  • Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, March 2008, pages 169-179

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.