Zinc

Zinc is a mineral that is particularly prevalent in skincare and haircare products. In Europe, the concentration of zinc is restricted to 1% according to cosmetic regulations. Zinc is present in more than thirty cosmetic ingredients, some of which are more controversial than others, and have a range of different actions (antimicrobial, surfactant, foaming agent, pH regulator...). In this article, we present four forms of zinc that are commonly found in cosmetic products: zinc oxide, zinc PCA, zinc lactate, and zinc gluconate.

Zinc is renowned for its benefits to the skin. It helps regulate the formation of sebum. An excess in its production is responsible for skin inflammation, the emergence of spots and other targeted issues. But how exactly does zinc act against spots?

Zinc PCA is one of the essential active ingredients for caring for combination to oily skin and combating blemishes. Behind this name lies a biologically interesting association. What is zinc PCA and what are its benefits? Let us take a closer look at zinc PCA together.

Most often, oily skin is synonymous with irregular texture, as well as visible and enlarged pores. Derived from beetroot, zinc is ideal for oily skin and significantly reduces sebum secretion.