Zinc oxide is the metal zinc that has been oxidized. The
chemical formula is ZnO, 1 zinc atom and 1 oxygen atom held together by an
ionic bond.
This mineral is not soluble in water, but it
does dissolve in acidic environments. It is known best in the United States as
a primary ingredient in sunscreen lotions.
How does zinc oxide work?
Zinc oxide is one of
the safest ingredients for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of
ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays penetrate the skin and damage tissue, speeding
up the aging process and drying the skin out. These rays also increase the risk
of skin cancer. Sunscreens containing zinc oxide filter out UV rays, keeping
them from penetrating the skin and causing cell damage.
- Zinc oxide sits on the outer, dead, layer of skin, and any free radicals generated will not affect living cells below
- Our active ingredients Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter provide powerful antioxidants, which help scavenge, or absorb, free radicals
Zinc oxide is also effective for healing the skin. It can be used to heal wounds, reduce the tenderness associated with sunburns and soften chapped skin. People who are zinc deficient typically experience slower wound-healing times. When zinc oxide is applied to the wound area, it provides the body with the extra zinc it needs to repair skin cells. Zinc oxide helps keep the wound area moist and clean.
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