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Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract

The Galangal Root Antioxidant

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract is derived from galangal, a warming ginger-family root prized for its antioxidant and enlivening character.

It is used to help brighten, refresh and antioxidant-protect the look of skin, and is associated with supporting a lively, radiant-looking complexion.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Antioxidant and Tone Evener

Intended Function:

A galangal root extract used to brighten, refresh and defend the look of skin.

Common Applications:

Used in moisturizers, serums and masks and treatment formulas.

Target Audience:

Brands wanting a warming, antioxidant root botanical for radiance-focused skincare.

Also Known As:

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract, Lesser Galangal Root Extract, Galangal Extract

Private Label Formulas

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Dark Spot Serum for Sensitive Skin

Benefits of Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract

A galangal root extract with antioxidant and complexion-brightening character.

Antioxidant: Galangal polyphenols help defend the skin’s appearance from oxidative stress.
Brightening Look: Supports a radiant, even-looking complexion.
Enlivening: A warming botanical associated with a fresh, lively look.
Conditioning: Helps skin feel comfortable and refreshed.
Naturally Derived: A ginger-family root botanical.

How It Works

Galangal root is rich in antioxidant polyphenols and aromatic compounds that help neutralize free radicals at the skin surface and support a brighter, more vital-looking complexion.

Formulating with Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract is added to the appropriate phase, typically at cool-down and at low levels to protect its actives. It pairs well with other antioxidants and humectants. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract is well tolerated as a cosmetic ingredient. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/alpinia-officinarum-root-extract

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/alpinia-officinarum-root-extra…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpinia_officinarum

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