Zinc lactate: the key ingredient for balancing oily skin without drying it out

Oily skin can often be difficult to manage: excess shine, enlarged pores, acne tendency, and difficulty finding products that balance without irritating or dehydrating. But in the world of smart cosmetics, there are ingredients capable of solving this challenge naturally and effectively. One of them is zinc lactate, a multifunctional active ingredient that stands out in modern formulations such as Maxalli's Hydrating Balancing Serum.

What is zinc lactate?

Zinc lactate is the zinc salt of lactic acid. This ingredient combines the antimicrobial properties of zinc with the hydrating and renewing properties of lactic acid, resulting in a versatile, water-soluble, odorless cosmetic active ingredient approved by COSMOS for natural products.

Benefits of zinc lactate for oily skin

• Regulates sebum production without altering the natural pH
• Prevents breakouts and pimples thanks to its bacteriostatic action against microorganisms associated with acne
• Strengthens the skin barrier by reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
• Calms inflammation and reduces redness in sensitive or reactive skin
• Offers antioxidant protection against free radicals and sun damage (lipoperoxidation, DNA damage)
• Supports cell renewal due to its lactic acid content (mild AHA)

These properties make it a perfect ally for oily, combination, or acne-prone skin, as it balances without being aggressive or over-drying.

Maxalli's Balancing Serum: botanical technology and real efficacy

• At Maxalli, we incorporate zinc lactate as one of the key ingredients in our Hydrating Balancing Serum, along with ingredients such as:
• Dexpanthenol, which calms and repairs
• Propanediol and erythritol, fast-absorbing natural moisturizers
• Allantoin, which softens and protects
• Methylheptyl Glycerin, with additional antimicrobial properties

The result is a lightweight, alcohol-free, non-comedogenic oil-free formula perfect for daily use. It leaves skin feeling fresh, hydrated, less shiny, and with a more even texture from the first applications.

How to use it?

1. Apply it to clean skin, morning and/or night.
2. You can use it alone or before your usual moisturizer.
3. Ideal as a primer for makeup or sunscreen, thanks to its matte, non-sticky finish.