Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium/Zinc Polyaspartate is the sodium and zinc salt of a polymer of Aspartic Acid.
What does it do?
Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate?
Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium/Zinc Polyaspartate is the sodium and zinc salt of a polymer of Aspartic Acid.
Is Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium/zinc Polyaspartate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 28/05/2026