Zingiberaceae Middel Irritant No known benefits Zingiberaceae at a glance Plant family AKA the ginger family Applied topically and ingested Extracts can provide anti-aging, antioxidant-based benefits Oils can cause skin sensitivity Zingiberaceae description The _Zingiberacae_ family of plants has research showing it has soothing and potent antioxidant activity when taken orally and when applied to skin. Ginger extract is generally considered non-volatile, meaning it doesn’t pose a risk of sensitising skin. In contrast, the oil form of ginger maintains the volatile components (ginger oil contains over 50 such components) that have the potential to aggravate skin with topical use. Related ingredients: Ginger Extract