Zinc
Zinc is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 54 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 17,829 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ZINC |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT |
| CAS number | 7440-66-6 |
| EC number | 231-175-3 |
| Prevalence | 54 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 17,829 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 110,000 |
Used in
Sunscreens 16.7%Serums 14.8%Body Treatments 9.3%Facial Treatments 9.3%Face Cleansers 7.4%General Moisturizers 7.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc do in skincare?
- Zinc functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Zinc allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Zinc?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (16.7% of its uses).
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