Zinc Chloride
Used to soothe.
What it is
An inorganic salt made of zinc and chlorine.
Used as an astringent, which helps tighten the skin, and to help slow the growth of microbes.
What it does in a formula
Used to sootheOfficial EU function: Soothing
Limits microbesOfficial EU function: Antimicrobial
Gives a tightening feelOfficial EU function: Astringent
Used in oral careOfficial EU function: Oral care
What official sources say
Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it is hazardous to the environment (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09Restricted in certain uses · Cosmetics, EU
Allowed in EU cosmetics only within set limits and conditions (Annex III, entry 24).
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III: list of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down (CosIng), retrieved 2026-10-09Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it is harmful by its classification (acute or organ toxicity) (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it can irritate or damage skin or eyes (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09