Zinc Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate is an antimicrobial and astringent ingredient. It’s in 40 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Zinc sulfate: used to limit microbial growth and tighten the skin surface. Also used in oral-care products.
What it does
Contains Zinc Sulfate: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Sulfate: antiplaque
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Sulfate: astringent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Sulfate: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38978, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as zinci sulfas and zinc sulphate.
Products that contain Zinc Sulfate
The Body Shop
Seaweed Oil-Control Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Integral 8 Nature Elements Fraîcheur Naturelle 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche White Now
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Fraîcheur Naturelle aux Extraits de Citron & d’Aloe Vera Flacon 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Signal Soin Sérum Sensibilité Email
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sanex
Surgras réparateur peaux sensibles
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Teraxyl - 2 en 1 - Dentifrice + Bain de Bouche - Non-Stop Fresh aux essences de Menthe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
henkel
Teraxyl Blancheur 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Teraxyl Complet Plus 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
TiefenbReinigung Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Vademecum Blancheur & Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Spring Valley
Women’s Multi With Fruits & Vegetables
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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