Zinc oxide

Description

Zinc oxide is used to treat and prevent minor skin irritations like burns, cuts, scrapes etc. It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture. It is used as an additive in numerous materials and products including sunscreens and handmade soaps. Zinc oxide is used as a bulking agent and a colorant. It is used as a skin protectant and a sunscreen. Zinc oxide works as a sunscreen by reflecting and scattering UV radiation. INCI: Zinc oxide
Application: Personal care products
Recommended usage rate: 1-25%
Shelf life: 3 years