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Red Ginger Essential Oil | Zingiber Officinale var. rubrum
Red Ginger Essential Oil | Zingiber Officinale var. rubrum
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Red Ginger Essential Oil is a distinctive botanical essential oil derived from Zingiber officinale var. rubrum, a red ginger variety known for its warm and aromatic character. It offers the familiar spicy essence of ginger with a deeper, richer botanical profile, making it an excellent ingredient for natural perfumery, aromatherapy, personal care, and cosmetic formulations.
With its warm, spicy, fresh, woody, and slightly earthy aroma, Red Ginger Essential Oil brings energy and depth to aromatic blends. Its complex fragrance works beautifully with citrus, woods, resins, herbs, and other spice oils.
This versatile essential oil is particularly appealing to formulators and perfumers looking for a distinctive botanical variation of traditional ginger.
Aroma Profile
Red Ginger Essential Oil features a warm and vibrant aromatic profile with notes that can be described as:
- Warm
- Spicy
- Fresh
- Woody
- Earthy
- Slightly citrusy
- Aromatic
Its fragrance is characteristic of ginger while offering a nuanced and robust botanical character.
Aromatic Character
Warm • Spicy • Fresh • Woody • Earthy • Vibrant
Red Ginger works especially well in fragrance compositions designed to evoke warmth, exotic botanicals, spices, and fresh tropical landscapes.
Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications
Its distinctive aromatic profile makes Red Ginger Essential Oil an interesting addition to natural personal care products. It may be used as a fragrance component in properly formulated:
- Body oils
- Massage oils
- Creams and lotions
- Bath products
- Soaps
- Natural perfumes
- Haircare products
For topical applications, use only at an appropriate dilution according to current essential-oil safety guidelines and the specifications for your particular product.
Why Choose Red Ginger Essential Oil?
- Distinctive ginger variety
- Warm and spicy aromatic profile
- Excellent natural perfumery ingredient
- Versatile blending material
- Suitable for aromatic and cosmetic formulations
- Ideal for formulators seeking unique botanical ingredients
Specifications of Red Ginger Essential Oil
- Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale var. rubrum.
- Family Name: Zingiberaceae.
- Common Names: Red Ginger, Red Zinziber.
- INCI: Zingiber Officinale var. rubrum (Red Ginger) Root Oil.
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
- Part Used: Rhizomes.
- Note: Middle note.
- Odor: Rich, strong, deep, warm and spicy.
- Appearance: Light yellow.
- Country of Origin: Indonesia.
- Main Components Listed: Alpha-zingiberene and Zingiberene.
Safety
Even a small amount is very strong and must be diluted before use.
- For external use only.
- Do not ingest.
- Do not apply undiluted.
- Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Use extreme caution with children.
- If you are epileptic, have liver damage, cancer, another medical condition, or take medication, use only under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
The information provided describes traditional and cosmetic uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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