Commonly used to make sunscreen and baby bum cream.
Zinc Oxide is powdered, oxidized zinc derived from the naturally occurring mineral, zincite, and is used in a wide range of consumer products. Zinc Oxide provides great soothing effects for use in many skin preparations.
The oxidation makes Zinc a potent ingredient to be used to treat several skin conditions including inflammation, sun damage, acne, etc.
Zinc Oxide is used in a wide variety of applications such as skin protectants, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen products, soaps and ointments to aid those prone to acne!
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