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ZINC DIBUTYROYLLYSINATE

CAS 2948257-44-9
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A zinc salt of a lysine derivative providing skin conditioning and potential mattifying benefits.

This ingredient is the zinc salt of N,N-dibutyroyl-lysine, combining the skin conditioning properties of lysine (an essential amino acid) with the mattifying effect of zinc. Zinc is well known for its sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory properties. The butyryl groups provide lipophilicity for improved skin substantivity. No specific EU regulatory restrictions apply to this ingredient class.

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • May help control excess oil
  • Mattifying effect
  • Anti-inflammatory properties from zinc

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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