Zinc Oxide
Zinc is a natural element which is widely distributed in soils, rocks and in rivers and the sea. People are most familiar with zinc as a bluish-white shiny metal, the pure form it takes after it has been smelted from its ores. But zinc exists in nature combined with other chemical elements (for example oxygen and carbon) in the form of a wide range of zinc compounds. Many compounds are also manufactured commercially, and these typically exist as powdery solids, for example, zinc oxide (the most common zinc compound), zinc carbonate and zinc chloride are white powdery solids and zinc chromate is a fine yellow powder.This natural white mineral pigment provides an effective moisture barrier to soothe sensitive skin. An ingredient in many skin preparations that has a soothing effect. It can be used to soothe, itchy or moist skin conditions. Zinc's natural white pigment is used to impart opacity on the skin.
Zinc Oxide is renowned as a sunscreen and sunblock. When a recipe contains 18-20% zinc oxide, a block of 25-30 is provided against both the aging and burning rays. Ask Dr. Mercola.
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