The ingredient, explained

Zinc Gluconate

Zinc Gluconate has published research relevant to the stated experimental context.

DeodorantSkin conditioning

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

bis-D-Gluconato-O1,O2-zinc

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Deodorant: Helps reduce or mask unwanted body odour.
Skin conditioning: A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human research on a combination

In a 16-person randomized split-face study over 15 days, the combined cream reduced acne lesions compared with untreated sides.

What this does not tell us

Small short exploratory combination study, restricted to fair phototypes, cannot isolate zinc gluconate effects.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 41487026 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Selective exact-identity review of 2 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.