Description
(Please note this particular zinc oxide is non-nano which is what most people are looking for when it comes to skincare applications among other things.)
Description
?Philosopher?s Wool?, ?Chinese White?, and ?Flowers of Zinc,? ? these are some of the names given to a compound that?s uses range from rubber to ceramics; concrete to medicine; cigarettes to food; paints to electronics and everything in between. Its official name is Zinc Oxide, and its uses are expanding as fast as technology is advancing. Many of its uses take advantage of its ability to conduct heat, antibacterial and UV-protection properties as well as its ability to act as a binding agent when mixed with other substances.
Zinc Oxide can occur naturally as the mineral zincite.
Uses of Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide can be added to creams and lotions to add sun protection. This makes it perfect for the ?do-it-yourselfer? who is concerned about the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. It is the best broad spectrum UVA and UVB reflector approved for use as a sunscreen by the Food and Drug Administration. This is because zinc oxide does not absorb into the skin when applied with a lotion. Instead it sits on top of the skin and reflects both UVA and UVB light. Because it isn?t absorbed into the skin, it doesn?t irritate or cause allergic reactions.