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ZINC ACETYLMETHIONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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About
Zinc Acetylmethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Zinc acetylmethionate (CAS 102868-96-2) is the zinc salt of N-acetyl-L-methionine, used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. Zinc compounds generally have low irritation potential, and the methionine chelation may provide antioxidant benefits. It has no EU restriction entries and no hazard statements, indicating a straightforward safety profile at typical use concentrations.
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Antioxidant potential from methionine moiety
- Good zinc bioavailability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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