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 Salicylate...
Formula
C14H10O6Zn
Mol. Weight
339.60
CAS #
16283-36-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A modern complex combining zinc with salicylic acid, developed in the 20th century for acne-prone skin. Created to provide both zinc's barrier support and salicylate's exfoliating benefits.
EU regulatory limit: 3.0%. (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0%. Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 98.