Zinc Sulfide

Zinc Sulfide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a depilatory agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 83 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameZINC SULFIDE
FunctionDEPILATORY
CAS number1314-98-3
EC number215-251-3
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies83 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches3,600

Used in

Nail Care 100%

Frequently asked

What does Zinc Sulfide do in skincare?
Zinc Sulfide functions as a depilatory agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Zinc Sulfide?
It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (100% of its uses).

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