Powder Form. Food and Pharmaceutical Grade
Shown to reflect sunlight (UVB rays). Soothing effects (widely used against skin irritations).
Whitening effect on skin therefore also used as coverage for makeup products.

Used In: Sun care & after-sun products, protective & soothing skin care products, diaper creams, mineral makeup; medicated powder (together with talcum or corn starch) as soothing agent.

CAS: 1314-13-2
INCI: Zinc oxide
HS Code: 2817000000
Other names: Calamine.

Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. It is thermochromic, changing from white to yellow when heated in air and reverting to white on cooling.

It is widely used as an additive in numerous materials and products including rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods, batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, and first-aid tapes.

Uses
Due to Zinc Oxide’s numerous usages in industries, this article will confine itself to its applications in personal care and healthcare. Zinc Oxide can be incorporated into different products of different presentations to serve its intended purposes.

1. Personal care
1.1 Sunscreen: Zinc oxide will protect the skin from absorbing UV radiation by scattering and blocking the radiation, and thus protecting against any damages that might be inflicted to the deeper skin. 15% zinc oxide is equal to a SPF 15, which is good for short durations in the sun; 20 to 25% zinc oxide provides protection close to SPF 30, which is best for longer periods of sun exposure.
1.2 Shrink pores: Using zinc oxide regularly will shrink pores especially in facial skin acting like a mild astringent and drying agent
1.3 Reduce wrinkles: Zinc oxide component will help reduce wrinkles of skin due to its fiber regeneration properties.
1.4 Treat acne, cold sore, wound and ulcer: Zinc oxide protects the skin from harmful bacteria, soothing minor skin irritations, and accelerating tissue growth, thus is very effective for treating wound and ulcer, and also can stop acne proliferation and make the face flawless.
1.5 Treat skin rashes, eczema: Inflammation of the skin due to conditions such as, eczema, allergy reactions can be treated effectively with Zinc Oxide due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
It is also used for diaper rash, both for treatment and prevention.

2. Hair care
The content of zinc oxide can help the hair growing stronger, prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth. It is used for dandruff and psoriasis.

3. Nutritional Supplement
The body requires zinc minerals, among others, for the synthesis of collagen the main component of connective tissue. Zinc also regulates enzyme functions needed to repair epidermal wounds. Zinc exists in the building blocks of the body and skin and is necessary for the maintenance of health and balance. It also contributes to the health of the immune system and maintenance of enzyme systems and cells. It is essential for protein synthesis. Zinc oxide promotes fertility for men by making the reproductive organ stay healthy and maintain fertile sperm counts. The body’s lack of zinc is manifested by symptoms such as loss of appetite, decreased sense of taste and smell, wounds heal slowly and even foetal birth defects.

Side Effects
Generally, Zinc oxide is non-allergenic and safe. However, intake of zinc in body should be balance as Zinc oxide may slowly build up in our system until reach toxic levels. Too much of zinc intake in body will have negative impacts for a body, as it interfere of body’s absorption for other mineral such us magnesium and iron, skin problem, nausea, diarrhoea, fever, and smelly urine. People with sensitive skin may trigger allergic reactions.

Specs available upon request.