Glycerin, Aqua, Sodium Metabisulfite, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Zinc Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Multi-ingredient antioxidant complex) - antioxidant, conditioning, preservative

INCI Name

Glycerin, Aqua, Sodi...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

7/10

What It Does

This multi-component blend combines glycerin's humectant properties with botanical extracts from European larch wood and green tea, stabilized by sodium metabisulfite and enhanced with glycine amino acid and zinc chloride. The formulation leverages the synergistic antioxidant effects of the plant extracts while the zinc chloride provides antimicrobial support and the glycine acts as a skin conditioning agent. Formulators choose this complex for its comprehensive approach to skin protection, combining moisture retention, antioxidant defense, and gentle preservation in a single ingredient system.

Neutralizes damaging free radicals

Protects skin from environmental stress

Prevents formula oxidation

Supports anti-aging benefits

Technical Properties

pH Range

4.0-7.0

Optimal working range

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Ingredient Compatibility

Known Interactions

COPPERUse CautionAbsorption Competition

Zinc competes with Copper for absorption via metallothionein binding. High zinc supplementation (>40mg) without copper can induce copper deficiency. If combining, maintain a Zn:Cu ratio of 8-15:1.

IRONUse CautionAbsorption Competition

Iron and Zinc compete for the DMT1 transporter when taken as inorganic salts at high doses. At supplemental doses (>25mg each), absorption of both is reduced 30-50%. Use chelated forms or separate doses.

CALCIUMNoteAbsorption Competition

High-dose Calcium (>600mg) can reduce Zinc absorption by 30-50%. Consider separating doses or using chelated zinc (zinc bisglycinate) for better absorption.

FOLIC ACIDNoteAbsorption Competition

High-dose Folic Acid may reduce Zinc absorption by forming insoluble complexes. At standard supplemental doses this effect is minimal, but consider in prenatal formulations with high folate.

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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

7/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

mixed

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Quick Reference

Full INCI Name: Glycerin, Aqua, Sodium Metabisulfite, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Zinc Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Common Name: Multi-ingredient antioxidant complex
Category: general

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