Zinc Oxide
uv filterCAS: 1314-13-2
Mineral UV filter providing broad UVA/UVB protection. Anti-inflammatory and soothing. Excellent for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Can leave white cast.
Safety Ratings
Safety5/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score1/10
Skin Type Compatibility
oily
5/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
5/5
combination
5/5
normal
5/5
Addresses Concerns
sun protectionacneredness
Functions
UV filterUVA/UVB protectionphysical sunscreensoothing
Regulatory Status
EU
restrictedmax 25%
US
approvedmax 25%
Known Interactions
synergy
Titanium Dioxide
Zinc oxide provides strong UVA protection while titanium dioxide excels at UVB protection. Combining both mineral UV filters achieves truly broad-spectrum sun protection, which is why they are used together in most mineral sunscreens.
Products Containing This Ingredient
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The Ordinary
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Zinc Mineral SPF 50+Bondi sands
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Crema solare spf 50La Saponaria
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Natural Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50Little Urchin
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Sensitiv Sonnencreme LSF 30Alverde
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