Ginger is a plant native to Asia that is used as a food flavoring and medicine
. It contains chemicals that might reduce nausea and swelling, and is commonly used for many types of nausea and vomiting, menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis, diabetes, migraine headaches, and other conditions
. Ginger is also used in skincare products due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
. Ginger is used in various cream products, such as the Ginger6 Energizing Pepti Cream, which contains ginger root extract, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, and bisabolol
. The cream is designed to soothe the skin and reduce redness. Another example is the Hand Cream with Lemon & Ginger, which contains lemon oil and ginger to nourish and brighten the skin
. While ginger is generally safe when eaten in foods, taking larger amounts of ginger may not be safe when breastfeeding, and may increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders
. When applied to the skin, ginger is possibly safe when used short-term, but may cause skin irritation for some people
