Zinc Glutamate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Zinc DL-glutamate (1:1), Glutamic acid, Zinc salt, 1949-15-1, GLUTAMIC ACID, ZINC SALT
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Dihydrogen bis[L-glutamato(2-)-N,O1]zincate(2-)
Formula
C5H7NO4Zn
Mol. Weight
210.50
CAS #
1949-15-1, 14269-55-7, 34992-53-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Deodorant
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid chelate of zinc developed for enhanced skin absorption in modern cosmetics. Created to improve zinc bioavailability compared to inorganic zinc salts.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 1%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 24.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR