Name Zinc Oxide Description Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound. This white powder has been used for years in diaper balms, calamine lotions, sunscreens, color cosmetics, and more. Benefits Skin-soothing, sunblock, antibacterial properties, imparts color.
Zinc oxide nanoparticles appear to be somewhat safer than other metallic nanoparticles like titaniium dioxide or colloidal silver, as the cell is more easily able to dissolve the material. They still generate free radicals, however. Considerations • Skin Absorption
Nano zinc oxide may be able to pass the skin barrier and enter the body systemically through skin, or increase zinc levels in the body. • Free Radicals
Nano zinc oxide is absorbed by cells and releases zinc ions, killing or damaging the cells. Free radicals are produced in this process. Synonyms oxozinc
Zincite
Zincum oxidatum
Leaded zinc oxide
Clear zinc oxide
Clear zinc
Micronized zinc oxide Research Sources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35025234/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26741484/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33205376/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20934491/ Summary Non-nano zinc oxide: safe.
Nano zinc oxide: avoid
Agglomerated non-nano zinc: likely safe, but a bit of a gray area.
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