Skin Conditioning

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract

CAS 90320-42-6 EC 291-068-2
Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Lesser Galangal, Alpinia officinarum (L.), Zingiberaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Lesser Galangal, Alpinia officinarum (L.), Zingiberaceae

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict

No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety monograph; China NMPA restricts leave-on whole body to ≤0.01%, rinse-off ≤0.03%, face leave-on ≤0.03%

US Note

Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; no specific FDA monograph or restriction; not CIR-reviewed as standalone monograph

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
90320-42-6
EC Number
291-068-2
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 23, 2026