zinc sulfate
noun
: a crystalline salt ZnSO4 used especially in making a white paint pigment, in printing and dyeing, in sprays and fertilizers, and in medicine as an astringent, emetic, and weak antiseptic
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An older study from 2010 examined participants who received either 10 mg or 20 mg of zinc sulfate daily for 21 days.
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2025
Research suggests that taking zinc sulfate may treat mild to moderate acne symptoms.8
A 2020 study found that chronic acne may be associated with low blood zinc levels.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
On the other hand, zinc sulfate adheres to the zinc metal surface, providing a protective layer that prevents damage and corrosion.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Avène’s proprietary mineral water has been studied extensively and is proven to have anti-inflammatory and redness-relieving properties; the formula also features fellow skin soothers zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and copper sulfate to help heal skin.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
For oral zinc supplements, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says to look for ones that contain any variety of the nutrient, including zinc sulfate, zinc acetate, and zinc gluconate while Stangland recommends something like the Momentous Zinc Picolinate, to boost your zinc levels.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 17 July 2024
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2025
Research suggests that taking zinc sulfate may treat mild to moderate acne symptoms.8
A 2020 study found that chronic acne may be associated with low blood zinc levels.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
On the other hand, zinc sulfate adheres to the zinc metal surface, providing a protective layer that prevents damage and corrosion.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Avène’s proprietary mineral water has been studied extensively and is proven to have anti-inflammatory and redness-relieving properties; the formula also features fellow skin soothers zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and copper sulfate to help heal skin.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
For oral zinc supplements, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says to look for ones that contain any variety of the nutrient, including zinc sulfate, zinc acetate, and zinc gluconate while Stangland recommends something like the Momentous Zinc Picolinate, to boost your zinc levels.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 17 July 2024
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“Zinc sulfate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc%20sulfate. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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