Product Name     : Non Nano Zinc Oxide - SUNZnO
Inci Name  : Zinc Oxide
CAS No.      : 1314-13-2

Features and uses: Particles larger than 100 nanometers provide safer use by remaining on the skin's surface. It does not clog pores, making it safe for acne-prone skin. It can help reduce free radical damage to the skin. It provides broad-spectrum sun protection by blocking both UVA and UVB rays. As a natural mineral, it is suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. Its uses include sunscreens, skincare products, wound healing ointments, and treatments for eczema and dermatitis. It has properties that reduce irritation and promote healing in the skin. It is used to alleviate skin problems such as acne and eczema. It can have properties that absorb excess oil and mattify the skin. It has properties that reduce irritation and promote healing in the skin. Zinc oxide can help balance skin tone and add a whitening effect to products. Therefore, it is found in products such as some foundations and concealers. It forms a protective barrier on the skin, protecting it against environmental factors (wind, cold weather, etc.).

Physical Form: It is a white, fine powder.

Recommended pH range: A pH range of 4.5 - 7.0 ensures compatibility with the skin and effective functionality. Zinc oxide can be used within this range without the risk of skin irritation or degradation. Zinc oxide is known to be stable at neutral pH (pH 7.0) and safe for most skin types.

Solubility: Zinc oxide is not soluble in water. Therefore, in cosmetic products, it is usually dispersed as a fine powder or nanoparticle, used in a water-insoluble form. It may exhibit limited solubility in some organic solvents.

Function: Zinc oxide functions as a broad-spectrum sunscreen agent. It is antiseptic, protective, and soothing. It is effective against skin blemishes.

Recommended usage rate: To benefit from the sun protection properties of zinc oxide, a concentration of typically 3-25% is used. Higher ratios, especially in mineral-based sunscreens, can provide more effective protection. In skincare products such as acne and eczema treatments, zinc oxide should generally be present at a rate of 1-10%. These rates ensure the product is effective on the skin. In cosmetic products, if zinc oxide is used as a pigment, a rate of 1-5% is preferred. This enhances the color and coverage properties of the product. In products used for skin protection and soothing, the ratio of zinc oxide can generally be between 1-5%. This provides a soothing effect on the skin.

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