Skin Conditioning
KAEMPFERIA GALANGA RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Aromatic ginger (Kaempferia galanga) rhizome/root extract — a Zingiberaceae botanical rich in ethyl cinnamate, used traditionally for anti-inflammatory effect. Cinnamate esters carry sensitization risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant ethyl-cinnamate content
- Aromatic skin-conditioning
- Traditional anti-inflammatory use
- Mild antimicrobial
Known concerns
- Essential-oil components are documented sensitizers (cinnamate esters)
- Possible photosensitivity
- Variable composition
- Sparse cosmetic-specific safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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