Zinc Picolinate
Zinc Picolinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an oral care, soothing agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 22 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ZINC PICOLINATE |
| Function | ORAL CARE, SOOTHING |
| CAS number | 17949-65-4 |
| Prevalence | 3 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 22 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 12,100 |
Used in
Conditioners 33.3%Face Cleansers 33.3%General Moisturizers 33.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc Picolinate do in skincare?
- Zinc Picolinate functions as an oral care, soothing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Zinc Picolinate 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 Picolinate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially conditioners (33.3% of its uses).
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