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Active Ingredients

Zinc Lactate

Often labeled as: Zinc Salt

The hydrating, sebum-controlling zinc.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

The zinc salt of lactic acid. It provides the incredible oil-regulating and antibacterial properties of zinc, but because it is bound to lactic acid, it simultaneously hydrates the skin deeply.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Controls oily shine, kills acne bacteria, and prevents the skin from becoming dehydrated.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A brilliant active for adult acne.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It exfoliates because it contains lactic acid.

The Science

It is a neutralized salt, completely devoid of acidic peeling properties.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Zinc Lactate