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Ingredient library

Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2178 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.

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Yellow 6
CI 15985

A synthetic yellow azo dye (CI 15985 / FD&C Yellow No. 6 / Sunset Yellow FCF) used as a cosmetic colorant in skincare and makeup products.

colorant
✓ Provides yellow-orange coloration to cosmetic formulas
⚠ Azo dye; regulatory assessments consider it safe at cosmetic concentrations; EU Annex IV permitted colorant
Other
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Zea Mays Starch

A polysaccharide powder extracted from the endosperm of corn (Zea mays) kernels, used as an absorbent, anti-caking agent, and texture modifier in cosmetics.

AbsorbentAnti-Caking AgentViscosity ControllingSkin Conditioning
✓ Absorbs excess oil and moisture for a matte, silky skin feel✓ Improves texture and spreadability of formulations✓ Provides a soft-focus, blurring effect on skin
⚠ Generally very well tolerated; may cause irritation or fungal overgrowth in occluded or moist skin conditions in rare cases
Other
Zein
ZEIN

A prolamin protein extracted from corn (Zea mays) endosperm. Forms a flexible, biodegradable film on skin; used as a film-former, binder, and skin-conditioning agent.

film-formingskin-conditioning
✓ Lightweight film-forming protection✓ Smooth skin feel✓ Biodegradable alternative to synthetic film-formers
+ Glycerin+ Dimethicone
Other
Zinc Gluconate

The zinc salt of gluconic acid used in cosmetics for its sebum-regulating, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly in products for oily and acne-prone skin.

sebum-controlantimicrobialanti-inflammatory
✓ Helps regulate sebum production✓ Antibacterial support for blemish-prone skin✓ Anti-inflammatory, calms redness
Other
Zinc PCA

A zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid used to balance oil production and support clearer skin.

sebum-controlantimicrobial
✓ Helps regulate sebum✓ Mattifies oily skin✓ Antimicrobial support for blemish-prone skin
+ Niacinamide
Other
Zinc Sulfate

An inorganic zinc salt used in cosmetics as a mild astringent, skin conditioner, and antimicrobial agent.

astringentskin-conditioningantimicrobial
✓ Mild astringent that helps tighten the look of pores✓ Antimicrobial support✓ Skin-conditioning zinc salt
⚠ Can be irritating at high concentrations
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