Zinc Glycinate
Zinc Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 6 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ZINC GLYCINATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 14281-83-5 |
| EC number | 238-173-1 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 6 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Serums 20%Conditioners 10%Emulsions 10%Exfoliators 10%Eye Moisturizers 10%Face Cleansers 10%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc Glycinate do in skincare?
- Zinc Glycinate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Zinc Glycinate 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 Glycinate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20% of its uses).
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