A zinc salt of gluconic acid.
What it is
Zinc gluconate combines zinc with gluconic acid, a substance derived from glucose. In cosmetics it is used for skin conditioning and, in oral care, for its zinc content.
Where it is used
Skin care for blemish-prone skin, deodorants and toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Oral care
- Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 24Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzene sulphonate (entry 25 of Annex III)
- Product type
- (a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age (b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age (c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age (d) Other products
- Maximum concentration
- (a) 1 % (as zinc) (b) 0,72 % (as zinc) (c) 0,1 % (as zinc) (d) 1 % (as zinc)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2026/909
Products with this ingredient (193)
- Revolution Pro Miracle Serum · Revolution
- Hydrating Gel Mask · Lumene
- Balancing Light Moisturizer · Lumene
- Crema de Tratamiento Control Caida · Dove
- Acondicionador Control Caida · Dove
- Shampoo Control Caida · Dove
- Dove Hair Fall Rescue Oil Replacement · Dove
- Supercharged Skin Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Wake Up To Your Best Skin Kit – Night Skincare Routine · Charlotte Tilbury
- 30% Off: Your Most Beautiful Skin Ever Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir Duo · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte’s Magic Hydrating Serum · Charlotte Tilbury