This category includes cosmeceuticals such as anti-acne products. One example is Zinc Gluconate, a product used because of its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties3.
Copper and manganese salts (preferably gluconate) are attractive additives in anti-aging products due to their keratin- and collagen-forming properties. Manganese additionally has an antioxidative effect. Zinc gluconate is also applicable in this field, because of its antioxidative characteristics. Moreover, zinc encourages the formation of laminin receptors, which control the bond between the epidermis and the basement membrane5.
Personal care
In the field of personal care in the narrower sense, mineral salts can provide more
In the field of personal care in the narrower sense, mineral salts can provide helpful services in skincare. Magnesium Lactate moisturizing and keratolytic properties. Many other mineral salts, such as Sodium Fumarate and Zinc Gluconate, have skin-caring properties.
The primary aim of foot care is to prevent unpleasant odors and reduce the formation of calluses. Mineral salts with antimicrobial properties, such as Aluminum Lactate and Zinc Acetate can suppress odor formation. Like Aluminum Lactate, Calcium Lactate PLUS has keratolytic properties and faciliates the removal of unwanted hard skin.
The requirements for deodorants are similar to those of foot care products, with the exception of keratolysis. The aim is to reduce the production of perspiration and suppress odors. In these cosmeceuticals, too, aluminum lactate and various zinc salts are used as antiperspirants with antimicrobial properties.
