Zinc Lactate
What Zinc Lactate is & what it does
Zinc Lactate is the zinc salt of lactic acid, a water-soluble zinc compound. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is sometimes included for its astringent and deodorizing properties. It is typically present at low concentrations as a supporting ingredient.
What does Zinc Lactate do in skincare?
Zinc Lactate is the zinc salt of lactic acid used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas. It is sometimes included for astringent and deodorizing properties and can serve as a source of zinc in a formula. It is typically used at low concentrations as a supporting ingredient.
Is Zinc Lactate safe?
Zinc Lactate is a water-soluble zinc salt used in cosmetics and is generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used in skincare. As with any ingredient, sensitivities can occur, so patch testing is sensible for reactive skin. It is not associated with strong irritation at typical use levels.
Is Zinc Lactate natural or synthetic?
Zinc Lactate is produced by combining a zinc source with lactic acid, so it is a manufactured salt. The lactic acid component can be derived through fermentation, but the finished cosmetic ingredient is a processed compound.
Sunscreens with Zinc Lactate
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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BioBalance Aknsun Mattifying Face Aqua Fusion Sunscreen SPF 50+
74/100
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Bio Balance Aknsun Mattifying Face Aqua Fusion SPF 50+
73/100
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Herbaderm Aknpro Gunes Kremi Broad Spectrum Spf 50+ Orta Ton
73/100
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Marie Veronique Colorfree Zinc Broad Spectrum SPF 32
70/100
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Dermatory Super Zinc Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
69/100
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Goodal Heartleaf Calming Mineral Filter Sun Cream
69/100