Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root

Product Description

Our Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root is sourced from authenticated ginger rhizome and processed under standardized, batch-tested controls with COA traceability, supplying formulators direct factory pricing and flexible kilogram-to-tonne bulk volumes.

6-Gingerol and shogaol markers—quantified by HPLC—modulate COX-linked inflammatory signaling, promote microcirculatory warming, and scavenge reactive oxygen species, linking ginger rhizome actives to scalp invigorating, body massage, and antioxidant care systems.

Unlike solvent-concentrated ginger extracts with high volatile loss, this CosIng-listed whole-root material suits TCM-inspired scalp warming and body-contouring lines where formulators want traceable gingerol assays and direct factory supply.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root
• CAS No.: N/A
• Botanical Source: Zingiber officinale Roscoe, rhizome (Typical)
• Extraction Solvent: N/A — direct milling (Typical)
• Active Marker: Total gingerols + shogaols, 0.5–3% (Typical, HPLC)
• Extraction Ratio: N/A — whole root powder (Typical)
• Appearance: Tan to yellow-brown fine powder (Typical)
• Solubility: Partially soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and cosmetic oils (Typical)
• Suggested pH: 4.5–7.0 in finished formulas (Typical)
• Assay Method: HPLC for gingerol and shogaol markers (Typical)
• Shelf Life: 24 months sealed, below 25°C (Typical)
• Standard Packaging: 1 kg / 25 kg
• Storage: Keep sealed, cool, dry, and protected from moisture (Typical)
• Regulatory Status: Listed in CosIng as Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root; INCI recognized
• Quality & Testing: Typical COA covers gingerol assay, heavy metals, and microbial limits
• Compliance Note: For cosmetic use only; may impart warming sensation—patch-test leave-on facial and scalp formulas

Key Benefits & Applications

Ginger root supports microcirculatory, antioxidant, and scalp-invigorating claims through gingerol-rich Zingiber officinale suited to body-care and hair tonic formulators.

• Anti-Inflammatory Modulation: Gingerols help modulate COX-linked inflammatory signaling in irritation-prone scalp and body care systems.
• Antioxidant Protection: Gingerol and shogaol fractions scavenge reactive oxygen species in daytime antioxidant body and scalp formulas.
• Microcirculation Support: Warming actives promote massage-driven microcirculation in slimming body wraps and contouring massage creams.
• Penetration Enhancement: Gingerols support co-active delivery in treatment serums and pre-shampoo scalp oils.
• Scalp Follicular Stimulation: Invigorates follicular environments in hair growth tonics and warming pre-shampoo treatments.
• Anti-Bacterial Activity: Supports antimicrobial action in scalp cleansers and wash-off body care systems.

Formulation Guidelines

Dispense milled ginger root in aqueous, hydroalcoholic, or oil-slurry phases; screen warming sensory intensity and dispersion stability before scale-up.

• Recommended use level: 0.5–3% w/w in scalp and body products; 0.1–0.5% in facial leave-on (Typical).
• Optimal formula pH: Maintain 4.5–7.0; gingerol stability best in mildly acidic to neutral systems (Typical).
• Processing: Pre-disperse in glycerin, ethanol, or carrier oils before adding to batch at 30–40°C.
• Compatibility: Works with ginseng and zanthoxylum extracts; avoid stacking multiple warming sensizers at high combined levels.
• Caution: Warming or tingling may occur at higher levels—patch-test sensitive-skin and eye-area formulas.
• Synergy: Pair Drynaria Fortunei Root Extract at 1–3% with ginger root in TCM hair-revival scalp essences.