Zinc Oxide – USP is  used as a colouring pigment, as well as a bulking or thickening agent (filler), in cosmetics , and, due to its ability to absorb both UVA and UVB ultraviolet light, it is a common ingredient found in sunscreens.

Zinc Oxide has astringent, antiseptic and protectant properties. It is said to help relieve moist, painful and itchy skin conditions and is often used in products like baby powders, diaper rash creams, baby lotions, and ointments for burns.

Zinc Oxide is commonly used in mineral makeup, particularly in a foundation, and is used as a whitener in soaps.

INCI: Zinc Oxide

Usage Information:

• Zinc is oil soluble, so add to your oil/fatty acid portion
  • Recommended usage rates:
  • 1% – 5%

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request.