zinplex Spot Control
zinplex Zinplex Spot Control lists 14 ingredients on its label, 13 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains silicones
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- OXIDISING · 限制 III
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterPhenoxyethanol
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III
- Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Other ingredients
Oxidized Corn OilCaprylyl GlycolPEG-12 DimethiconeTriethanolamineGlycolic AcidSalicylic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoyl Peroxide | OXIDISING · 限制 III/94 | 5 · – | Red |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oxidized Corn Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Strong decolorizer/antibacterial for acne; medical use only, strictly prohibited in cosmetics.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
- Tea tree water, antimicrobial; contains essential oil traces, dilute for sensitive skin.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
- Yeast ferment for anti-dandruff and skin conditioning; limited to III/24h, avoid with high acid levels
- Oxidized Corn Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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