Zinc Oxide
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|In 336 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
1
LowA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
Products with Zinc Oxide
Bask SuncareSunscreen Stick SPF 50Avobenzonebutyrospermum parkii buttercaprylic/capric triglyceride +5 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +1
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SEPHORA COLLECTIONCLEAR & PURIFY - Active Powder with Mandelic Acid + Ectoinniacinamideectoinmandelic acid +1 actives
Anti-blemish Anti-aging +2
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Skinfixeczema+ Dermatitis Ceramide Face + Body Creamhexapeptide-11oligopeptide-1oligopeptide-3 +21 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +1
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Ultra VioletteUnblock Screen Non-Acnegenic Facial Sunscreen with Bemotrizinol and Zinc Oxide SPF 50lactic acidbutyloctyl salicylatecopernicia cerifera wax +8 actives
Evens skin tone Sun protection +4
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Mario BadescuFlower & Tonic MaskMineral oilpanthenolglycine soja oil +8 actives
Moisturizing
Fragrance
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No7Derm Solutions™ CICA Restoring Overnight TreatmentMineral oilascorbyl glucosidepanthenol +11 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging
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CLEARSTEM SkincareSulfur SPOT&MASKniacinamideglycolic acidlactic acid +7 actives
Anti-blemish Anti-aging +3
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PregnacareStretchmark Creampanthenolpetrolatumallantoin +3 actives
Moisturizing
Essential oils
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MakariNaturalle Multi-Action Extreme Glow Revitalizing SoapAgran oilAgran oilglycerin +5 actives
Cleansing
Fragrance
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DERMALOGYDay-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50beta-glucanbeta-glucanTinosorb S +12 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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Scientific sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
Similar ingredients
Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable. OctocryleneA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreenTitanium DioxideWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skinBenzophenone-4Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritatingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineTinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yetDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneUvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yetDisodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole TetrasulfonateNeo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yetDrometrizole TrisiloxaneMexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yetEthylhexyl Dimethyl PABAPadimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare