Ingredient encyclopedia
Used in 1 product
Mineral + clay
Zinc Oxide
A mineral powder used in some body-care formulas for opacity, texture, and a soft protective feel.
Zinc Oxide
Role
Why we use it
It helps give certain balms, deodorants, and body-care products a drier, more cushioned finish.
Texture
How it feels
Powdery, opaque, and protective-feeling.
Context
Good to know
This encyclopedia does not imply sunscreen SPF unless a product is specifically labeled and tested as sunscreen.
Label
Also listed as
Zinc Oxide
Product links
Where it appears
These links come from the product ingredient tabs we extracted from the catalog.
Source notes
Research references
Keep browsing
