Cosmetic Effects of Topical Acetyl Zingerone

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