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Zinc
Zinc is listed in CosIng with the formula role antioxidant.
Its role in a formula
Zinc
- Antioxidantslows oxidation that can degrade a formula
Recorded formula roles, not a prediction of a finished product’s results.
About the sourcesSafety status
These are ingredient-level screening results. They do not assess a finished product or your individual use.
- PregnancyNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
- BreastfeedingNot assessed
Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.
- Baby useNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
- Fungal acneNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
- General safetyNot assessed
No matching assessment in our database.
What a product assessment still needs
These details are not established by an ingredient record. A listed ingredient does not tell us its percentage or how the product will be used.
- Ingredient concentration
- Product format (leave-on, rinse-off or peel)
- Exposure route (skin, lips or inhalation)
- Application site and area
- Frequency and contact time
- Skin condition and covered application
- Age group
- Infant skin or mouth contact
About Zinc: what the sources say
What is it used for in a formula?
The source lists these formulation categories. Their meanings describe cosmetic roles, not a tested result for every product.
- antioxidant
- An ingredient in this category slows oxidation that can degrade a formula.
What reading is available?
- 7 official and public-health sources
- 2 health and dermatology articles
- 3 cosmetic-science references
- 30 beauty articles
- 1,695 research papers
What is still missing?
- A source-specific identity explanation has not been added.
Compiled from the sources linked above. Source authors have not reviewed beautydew labs. Related reading and formulation classifications do not establish a finished product’s effectiveness, suitability, concentration or safety.
Evidence and limits for Zinc
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansCurrently found on
Beauty reading & sources
Official guidance (7)
Government and public-health information relevant to cosmetic ingredients and skin care.
- Acne - NHS
NHS · Public-health source
Skin, hair or cosmetic ingredient reading; not a product-specific assessment.
- Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha‐hydroxy acid) for acne | Medicines Awareness Service
NHS Medicines Resources · Public-health source
Skin, hair or cosmetic ingredient reading; not a product-specific assessment.
- OTC Active Ingredients
fda.gov · Public-health source
Dated official reference; consult the source’s exposure conditions, publication date and jurisdiction. This is not a current legal-approval verdict. Exact ingredient name or corroborated alias appears in cosmetic, skin or hair context in the retrieved page. Study routes, mixtures and preparations can differ; this reading link does not approve clinical claims.
Health & dermatology (2)
Professional skin-care education from dermatology and medical publishers.
- Azelaic acid: Uses, Application and More — DermNet
DermNet · Professional health education
- Hair loss: Who gets and causes
American Academy of Dermatology · Professional health education
Cosmetic ingredient reviews (3)
Ingredient function, formulation and safety background from cosmetic-science publishers. Industry affiliation is disclosed below.
- Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil - Cosmetics Info
CosmeticsInfo · Personal Care Products Council
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient education; not a government approval.
- All-Day Dreamy Face Serum
hallstarbeauty.com
Ingredient supplier technical or educational material; the publisher has a commercial interest.
- Formulations Ideas
hallstarbeauty.com
Ingredient supplier technical or educational material; the publisher has a commercial interest.
Beauty articles & blogs (30)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- Do zinc sunscreens stop working and go toxic after 2 hours? | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
- The Ordinary Skincare Review Pt 2: Niacinamide + Zinc, Buffet | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
- Zinc Sunscreens Don’t Work Better: Every Myth Busted | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
Research papers (1695)
Related papers naming this ingredient or a sourced alternative name in metadata or available article text. Laboratory, clinical, oral, topical and mixed-formula studies have different scopes. These links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Association between serum zinc levels and androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
- Serum zinc levels and efficacy of zinc treatment in acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dermatologic therapy · 2020
- Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- Zinc in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 86562. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Which products contain Zinc?
All 1 →1 public product lists this ingredient.
Catalog preview
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About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 86562) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.