Cosmetic Effects of Topical Acetyl Zingerone



Status:Completed
Conditions:Dermatology
Therapuetic Areas:Dermatology / Plastic Surgery
Healthy:No
Age Range:30 - 60
Updated:1/6/2019
Start Date:December 11, 2017
End Date:October 12, 2018

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Randomized Double-Blind Study of the Cosmetic Effects of Topical Acetyl Zingerone

Cosmeceuticals are an emerging market within dermatology and the growth of natural products
and derivatives of natural products has accelerated in use within the field. Here the
investigators aimed to study the microbial and cosmetic effects of Synoxyl AZ, the trade name
for topical acetyl zingerone (AZ), a novel compound designed based on Zingerone and curcumin.

Cosmeceuticals are an emerging market within dermatology and the growth of natural products
and derivatives of natural products has accelerated in use within the field. Here the
investigators aim to study Synoxyl AZ, the trade name for topical acetyl zingerone (AZ), a
novel compound designed based on Zingerone and curcumin.

Both curcumin and Zingerone are from the Zingiberacea family of plants (also known as the
ginger family). Both have been widely studied and noted to have antibacterial effects and
promote skin health effects. Curcumin has been studied widely in recent years due to various
microbial effects. AZ is a derivative that is similar to both Zingerone and curcumin and has
been noted to have many different activities including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and
antioxidant functions. However, there are no studies looking at how it modulates the skin
cosmetically or the superficial microbiome.

The aim of this study was to compare the cosmetic effects of AZ to a vehicle over an 8-week
period.

Inclusion criteria:

- Individuals aged 30-60

- Healthy subjects

Exclusion Criteria:

- Those that have had topical antibiotics within the past 4 weeks

- Those that have had oral antibiotics within past 4 weeks

- Those who have used systemic isotretinoin in the last 6 months

- Those with a known allergy to members of the ginger family

- Current smokers OR 20 pack-year history of smoking OR Have smoked within the past 3
years

- Pregnant women

- Prisoners

- Those who have had any change to their hormonal birth control regimen in the last 4
weeks.

- Those with visible signs in the area of application of or on active treatment for
cystic acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, papulopustular rosacea at investigator
discretion

- Those who have had a recent surgical or cosmetic procedure in the last 3 months that
can affect facial wrinkles or facial hyperpigmentation, such as botulinum toxin
injections, chemical peels, laser based therapies to the face, or face lift surgeries
at investigator discretion
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