Zinc Gluconate

Zinc Gluconate

Balancing and soothing active for regulating excess oil, calming the skin, and supporting clearer-looking complexions.

INCI: Zinc Gluconate.

Appearance: White crystalline powder.

Solubility: Water-soluble.

Typical Use Level: 0.1–1.0%.

Zinc Gluconate is a multifunctional active known for its ability to help regulate sebum production, calm visible irritation, and support clearer skin. It is widely used in formulations targeting oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin, as well as in soothing and rebalancing systems.

What It Does

Zinc Gluconate is a versatile skin-balancing active designed to help regulate oil production and calm stressed or blemish-prone skin.

It works by helping reduce excess sebum while supporting a more balanced skin environment, making it especially useful in formulations aimed at improving the appearance of oily and acne-prone skin.

Key Benefits

• Helps regulate excess oil production.
• Supports clearer-looking skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes.
• Calms visible redness and irritation.
• Improves overall skin balance and comfort.
• Suitable for oily, combination, and sensitive skin types.

Suggested Use Levels

• 0.1–0.3% in daily balancing toners and serums.
• 0.3–0.7% in oil-control and clarifying formulations.
• 0.7–1.0% in targeted blemish-care treatments.

Ideal Applications

• Oil-control serums and toners
• Blemish-care treatments
• Clarifying and balancing skincare
• Acne-focused formulations
• Soothing and calming products

Formulation Notes

• Dissolve in the water phase before combining with other ingredients.
• Compatible with niacinamide, panthenol, and other soothing or balancing actives.
• Recommended pH range: 4.5–7.0.

Zinc Gluconate is often used alongside other actives to create well-rounded oil-control and skin-balancing systems.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)