# Zinc

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore.

Zinc gently clears blemishes, calms redness, and balances oil to reveal a calm, clear complexion. It suits most skin types and is commonly available in lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum). You can easily layer it with [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) and [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide), though it should be kept separate from [bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides), [hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide), and [acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3).

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/)

This page shows zinc products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular zinc products

- [BYOMA Clarifying Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/byoma/clarifying-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/minimalist/vitamin-b5-10-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit

### Other zinc products

- [BYOMA Clarifying Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/byoma/clarifying-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/minimalist/vitamin-b5-10-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit

## What to combine zinc with

Ingredient Together How to use them

[Benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) Works well Use them in the same routine by applying [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) first, because zinc helps soothe the skin while fighting breakouts. [Zinc and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc) [Niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide) Works well Use them together in the same routine, applying [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide) first and zinc second to help control excess oil and soothe skin. [Zinc and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc) [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) Depends Use them together in the same routine, applying [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) first and zinc second to help clear blemishes. [Zinc and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc) [Bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the zinc in the morning and the peptides at night, because combining them stops them from working. [Zinc and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-zinc) [Hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the zinc later, because mixing them makes the peptide less effective. [Zinc and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-zinc) [Acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3) Keep apart Use zinc and [acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3) at different times of day, applying zinc in the morning and the peptide at night, because they clash and cancel each other out. [Zinc and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-zinc) [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/collagen-peptide) Keep apart Apply zinc and [collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/collagen-peptide) at different times of day, using zinc in the morning and collagen peptides at night, because combining them stops them from working. [Zinc and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-collagen-peptide) [Copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/copper-peptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day with [copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/copper-peptide) first, because mixing them directly can make the ingredients inactive. [Zinc and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-copper-peptide) [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) Keep apart Apply zinc in the morning and [hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) at night, because mixing them together makes the peptide treatment less effective. [Zinc and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-hexapeptide-9) [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) Keep apart Apply the zinc and peptide products at different times of day, using peptides in the morning and zinc at night, because combining them stops them from working. [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma) [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend) Keep apart Apply the peptide [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) in the morning and the zinc product at night, because mixing them makes the peptides less effective on your skin. [Zinc and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-triple-peptide-blend) [Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) Keep apart Use them at different times of day with zinc in the morning and the peptide at night, because mixing them makes the peptide less effective. [Zinc and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) [Palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) Keep apart Apply them at different times of day with zinc in the morning and [palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) at night, because combining them stops them from working. [Zinc and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)

From the ingredient rules behind the "Works well with" and "Don't mix with" notes on every product in the Lovi app.

## Questions and answers

### What does zinc do for the skin?

Zinc helps soothe the skin while fighting breakouts and reducing redness. It may also help control excess oil and clear blemishes.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/)

### How do you use zinc?

Yes, you can use zinc in your routine, but how you apply it depends on the other ingredients you pair it with. For instance, you can use it alongside [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide) by applying niacinamide first and zinc second to help control excess oil and soothe skin.

### Should you use zinc in the morning or at night?

You can use zinc both morning and night, depending on which ingredients you pair it with. For instance, you can use it alongside niacinamide in the same routine, but you should keep it separate from [bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) by applying zinc in the morning and the peptides at night.

### Can you use zinc every day?

Yes, you can use zinc every day to help clear blemishes and soothe the skin. Daily use of products containing zinc safely reduces acne lesions and redness over time.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/)

### Does zinc cause purging or irritation?

Zinc is unlikely to cause purging, and it may help soothe the skin while fighting breakouts.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/)

### Which skin types is zinc best for?

Zinc is best for blemish-prone and oily skin types, as popular products like BYOMA Clarifying [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and Minimalist [Vitamin B5](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/vitamin-b5) 10% Moisturizer help soothe skin and control excess oil. Studies show that zinc helps reduce acne lesions and redness.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/)

### Can you use zinc with benzoyl peroxide?

Yes, you can use zinc with [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) in the same routine by applying benzoyl peroxide first, because zinc helps soothe the skin while fighting breakouts.

### Can you use zinc with bio-placenta peptides?

You should keep zinc and bio-placenta peptides apart by using zinc in the morning and the peptides at night, because combining them stops them from working.

## Research on zinc

- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Assessment of the Benefit of a Deep Cleansing Gel Containing Salicylic Acid 2%, Zinc Gluconate 0.2% and Lipohydroxy Acids 0.05% in Patients with Mild to Moderate Truncal Acne: Results from an Exploratory Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/) Zinc · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
- [Rapid and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Fair Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/) Zinc · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

## Combining zinc

- Depends on the strength: [Salicylic acid and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/zinc-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc)

## Brands with zinc

- British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/byoma)
- Indian skincare: [Minimalist](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/minimalist)
- American skincare: [Sunday Riley](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/sunday-riley)

## Related ingredients

- [Benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide)
- [Niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide)
- [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid)
- [Bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides)
- [Hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide)
- [Acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/collagen-peptide)
- [Copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/copper-peptide)
- [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide-9)
- [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma)
- [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend)
- [Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- [Palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)

## About the Lovi Fit

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Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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