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Active Ingredient

ZINC GLYCINATE SALICYLATE

CAS -
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A hybrid zinc-glycine-salicylate compound — delivers both zinc and mild salicylic acid activity. Novel active with thin public data.

Zinc Glycinate Salicylate is a hybrid coordination compound in which zinc is chelated by glycine and salicylic acid ligands. It is marketed as a multifunctional active combining zinc (anti-inflammatory, mild antimicrobial, wound-support) with beta-hydroxy-acid salicylic acid (exfoliation, anti-acne). The chelate is expected to be gentler than free salicylic acid but bioequivalent upon dissociation on skin. No CIR review of this specific INCI, and peer-reviewed clinical data is limited to supplier studies. Salicylic acid in cosmetics is regulated under EU Annex III with concentration caps (2% rinse-off, 0.5-3% leave-on depending on product) and use restrictions including children under 3. Typical use of this chelate is 0.5-3%.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Combines zinc (anti-inflammatory, mild antimicrobial) with salicylic acid (exfoliant) via glycine chelate
  • Skin conditioning and acne-adjacent claims
  • Milder than free salicylic acid at equivalent BHA equivalents
  • Novel chelate structure

Known concerns

  • Salicylic acid BHA exposure — pregnancy use caution applies
  • Zinc salts can irritate at high %
  • Novel chelate — limited public cosmetic safety review
  • Potential skin penetration of salicylate component

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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