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Skin Conditioning

ZINC PCA

CAS 68107-75-5 / 15454-75-8 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Zinc combined with PCA (a natural moisturising factor) — helps control oil, reduce shine and modestly tackle acne while keeping skin hydrated. Well tolerated for an oily-skin-friendly active.

Skin benefits

  • Sebum-regulating - reduces shine
  • Mild antibacterial activity
  • Combines zinc and humectant PCA
  • Useful in oily and acne-prone skincare

Known concerns

  • Rare contact reaction in zinc-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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