Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of Retinoic Acid and zinc chloride neutralized by sodium hydroxide
What does it do?
Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide 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 Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide?
Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of Retinoic Acid and zinc chloride neutralized by sodium hydroxide
Is Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting, uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide is -.
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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: 15/10/2010