INCI name

ZINC LACTATE

Zinc lactate

Deodorantreviewed

A zinc salt of lactic acid used as a deodorant ingredient, regulated in Annex III.

What it is

Zinc lactate is the zinc salt of lactic acid. CosIng lists it as a deodorant agent. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) that sets separate conditions for toothpastes, mouthwashes and other products.

Where it is used

Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, deodorants and some 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. The label does not show the zinc content of the product.

Functions

Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

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 (32)

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