Zinc oxide (ZnO) is powdered, oxidized zinc derived from the naturally occurring mineral zincite. It is used in a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products, including makeup, baby lotions, bath soaps and foot powders. It is also well-recognized as an important skin protectant and sunscreen ingredient to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Benefits:

• Reflects sunlight (UVB rays)
• Has soothing effects and can be used for skin irritations
• Has some antimicrobial properties
• Transparent look with minimal whitening effect
• Coated zinc oxide is more compatible with acrylate-based thickeners (e.g. carbomer) than non-coated zinc oxide, because it has alkaline properties in formulations and needs therefore less or no neutralizers like TEA or NaOH

Use: Sun care products, makeup products. Does not provide coverage in makeup due to its transparency. If coverage is needed use regular zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.