Zinc Ascorbate
AKA “L-Ascorbic acid, zinc salt, Zinc ascorbate [WHO-DD], Zinc ascorbate [INCI], (-)-Ascorbic acid, 331242-75-2, 9TI35313XW, UNII-9TI35313XW, RefChem:195993, DTXCID1087354”
Antioxidant
Ingredient Facts
Zinc ascorbate
AKA: L-Ascorbic acid, Zinc salt, Zinc ascorbate [WHO-DD], Zinc ascorbate [INCI], (-)-Ascorbic acid, 331242-75-2, 9TI35313XW, UNII-9TI35313XW, RefChem:195993, DTXCID1087354
Antioxidant · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Barrier Support
Vitamin C
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 27 zinc salts are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Zinc Ascorbate...
Formula
C12H14O12Zn
Mol. Weight
415.60
CAS #
134343-96-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Oral Care
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic combination of zinc and vitamin C, developed in the 20th century to combine the wound-healing properties of zinc with the antioxidant benefits of ascorbic acid for skincare applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Zinc Ascorbate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Ascorbate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and
Elmore AR
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and
Elmore AR
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and
Elmore AR
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and
Elmore AR
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies.
Pinnell SR, Yang H, Omar M, Monteiro-Riviere N, DeBuys HV et al.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2001
Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies.
Pinnell SR, Yang H, Omar M, Monteiro-Riviere N, DeBuys HV et al.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2001
Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies.
Pinnell SR, Yang H, Omar M, Monteiro-Riviere N, DeBuys HV et al.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2001
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR