Acetyl Zingerone
What Acetyl Zingerone is & what it does
A ginger-inspired antioxidant that scavenges free radicals, calms the look of irritation, and helps even tone. It is stable and complements UV protection.
What does Acetyl Zingerone do in skincare?
Acetyl Zingerone is used as an antioxidant ingredient inspired by compounds found in ginger. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it helps support the skin's defense against oxidative stress and can complement UV-filtering ingredients. It is typically used as a supporting antioxidant rather than a primary sunscreen filter.
Is Acetyl Zingerone safe?
Acetyl Zingerone is a synthesized antioxidant used at low concentrations and is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulas. It was developed to be stable and well tolerated on the skin. As with any new ingredient, sensitive users can patch test, and we do not make medical claims about it.
Is Acetyl Zingerone natural or synthetic?
Acetyl Zingerone is a synthetic ingredient, designed in the lab and inspired by zingerone, a compound naturally found in ginger. It is not extracted from ginger itself. It is produced specifically for its antioxidant stability.
Sunscreens with Acetyl Zingerone
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Aclaris Photon Elixir Aqua Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ Pa+++
83/100
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Image Skincare Daily Prevention™ Advanced Smartblend Mineral Moisturizer SPF 75
82/100
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Image Daily Prevention - Pure Mineral Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30
73/100
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Image Skincare Daily Prevention™ Ultra Defense Moisturizer SPF 50
69/100
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Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50
65/100
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Paula's Choice Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF50
65/100