The zinc salt of hydrolysed hyaluronic acid, used as a humectant, linked in EU data to an Annex III entry.
What it is
Zinc hydrolyzed hyaluronate is the zinc salt of hydrolysed hyaluronic acid, in which the hyaluronic acid chains have been broken down into shorter fragments. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams, serums and other skin care products.
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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. The INCI name does not show the molecular weight of the fragments.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
- 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