ZINC SULFATE (Zinc sulfate) - Ingredient INCI Beauty

"Medium penalty" in all categories.

Origin(s): Synthetic, Mineral
Other languages: Solfato di zinco, Sulfate de zinc, Sulfato de cinc, Sulfato de zinco, Zinksulfat
INCI name: ZINC SULFATE
EINECS/ELINCS number: 231-793-3 / - / -
Classification: Sulphate, Regulated
Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)

Namely Zinc sulfate is a chemical compound created from Zinc and sulfuric acid. It is used primarily as an antimicrobial agent in bath products, dental care and hygiene products.
Zinc sulfate is highly ecotoxic (Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1) according to REACH.

Restriction in Europe: III/24

Its functions (INCI)

Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
Antiplaque : Helps prevent plaque formation
Astringent : Helps tighten skin pores
Oral care/hygiene agent : Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)

This ingredient is present in 0.56% of cosmetics.

Nail polish (12.37%)

Creams / care (3.83%)

Shower gel (1.9%)

Adult toothpaste (1.7%)

Face cleansing gel (1.69%)