Zerumbone
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 14 Aug 2026
Also known as: Zingiber zerumbet, Ginger Extract
Extracted from the stems of fully grown wild ginger
Best For Skin Types
Sensitive, All
Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is 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 Evidence & References
References:
- Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, November 2019, pages 1–14 View Study
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, October 2018, pages 1–17 View Study
- Biochemical Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 130–146 View Study
- Molecules, December 2017, pages 1–20; and October 2017, pages 1–24 View Study
- Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, March 2011, pages 1–12 View Study
- Phytomedicine, Volume 10, Issue 5, 2003, pages 381–385 View Study
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