Zerumbone

Zerumbone is an oil-soluble sustainable plant compound extracted from the stems of the full-grown wild ginger plant, Latin name _Zingiber zerumbet._ This plant, native to Asia but sourced for cosmetics from Madagascar, is a rich source of potent antioxidant compounds. Clinical studies from a cosmetic ingredient supplier have shown zerumbone plays a role in visibly reducing all types of dark circles compared to placebo formula without this ingredient. This was after two months (eight weeks) of daily use, with study participants also reporting their eye area looked less fatigued and was brighter. Studies have also shown this ingredient’s pronounced soothing qualities reduce signs of puffiness under the eyes, both when measured by a special 3D surface scanner and from consumer’s self-assessment of their undereye area after fifteen days of use. Zerumbone’s antioxidants also help protect the most delicate areas of facial skin from visible changes due to environmental exposure. It even helps protect skin’s surface from UVA radiation, interrupting damage before it reaches skin’s lower layers. Amounts from 0.03–0.2% are considered effective. Although a formal safety assessment hasn’t been done, what’s known about this plant extract’s ability to help skin, its soothing qualities, and the amounts used in cosmetics points to its safety under conditions of normal use.

Related ingredients: Ginger Extract Zingiber Zerumbet