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 nameZINC PICOLINATE
FunctionORAL CARE, SOOTHING
CAS number17949-65-4
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies22 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches12,100

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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