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Copper Gluconate
Copper Gluconate
Bioavailable copper salt used in multicopper “mineral” soothing complexes.
EmergingTrace mineral; clinical claims should cite the finished complex, not Cu alone.
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Bioavailable copper salt used in multicopper “mineral” soothing complexes.
What it does
In Cicaplast-type balms it accompanies zinc/manganese gluconates; evidence is mostly complex-level.
The evidence
Evidence grade emerging: Trace mineral; clinical claims should cite the finished complex, not Cu alone. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.
Evidence by claim
Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim
Bioavailable copper salt used in multicopper “mineral” soothing complexes.[1]
EmergingSafety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Copper Gluconate. SpecialChem (2024)other
- [2]NIH PubChem. PubChem Compound Summary: Copper Gluconate. PubChem (2024)other
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk