Inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. Along with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide is considered to have no risk of skin irritation. It can also be an anti-irritant and potentially an antioxidant (Sources:
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, July 2004, pages 131–139;
International Journal of Dermatology, July 2003, page 505;
Wound Repair and Regeneration, May 2002, page 130;
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, May–June 2001, pages 49–56; and
Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, December 1994, pages 255–259.)
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