Zinc Chloride
Zinc Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, astringent agent. It is used in 96 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 330 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ZINC CHLORIDE |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE, SOOTHING |
| CAS number | 7646-85-7 |
| EC number | 231-592-0 |
| Prevalence | 96 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 330 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
Used in
Shampoos 11.5%Hair Loss Treatments 10.4%Lash & Brow Serums 10.4%Scalp Treatments 9.4%Toners 9.4%Body Washes 5.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc Chloride do in skincare?
- Zinc Chloride functions as an antimicrobial, astringent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Zinc Chloride?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (11.5% of its uses).
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