Zi
Zinc
Zinc GluconateSoothing
A mineral usually paired with niacinamide in oil-control serums. Its effect on oil hasn’t been measured.
What it does
Research on zinc and skin covers wound healing, irritation and how it gets through skin. On its own in skincare it isn’t well studied.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a skin conditioner, its general term for an ingredient that keeps skin in good condition.European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
The evidence, graded
expert consensusNiacinamide and zinc are fine together, layered or in one bottle. In one study, 5% niacinamide on half the face for 12 weeks improved fine lines, dark spots, red blotchiness, dull tone and elasticity. The zinc source covers wound healing and inflammation. The two are often sold for oily skin, but neither source measured oil.Bissett 2005 · Dermatologic Surgery ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
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