Surfactant

Zinc

A mineral with sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory properties. Effective in products for oily and acne-prone skin — regulates sebum production and aids healing.

acnesebum regulationhealinganti-inflammatory action

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Zinc (цинк) — a mineral used in cosmetics in forms: zinc oxide (physical UVA/UVB filter), zinc PCA (sebum regulator), zinc gluconate (anti-inflammatory action). Each form has a specific application and mode of action.

Used in day creams with SPF (zinc oxide), toners, and serums for oily skin (zinc PCA), spot treatments, and cleansing products. Often combined with salicylic acid and tea tree oil.

Key Benefits

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Sebum regulation

Zinc PCA effectively regulates sebum production, reducing shine and pore clogging.

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Anti-inflammatory and healing action

Helps reduce inflammation in acne and speeds up the healing of skin damage.

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Physical UVA/UVB protection

Zinc oxide — one of the safest broad-spectrum sunscreen filters, effective from the first moments of application.

Suitable for

oily skincombination skinacne-prone skinsensitive skin (zinc oxide SPF)

Main Actions

✓ sebum regulation✓ anti-inflammatory action✓ skin healing✓ UVA/UVB protection✓ reduction of acne

Forms and differences

Zinc oxide — a physical filter in SPF products. Zinc PCA — a sebum regulator in daily care. Zinc gluconate — for anti-inflammatory action. Effectiveness depends on the form and concentration.

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