Zinc oxide in sunscreens

You may have noticed zinc oxide on various sun protection creams, but have you ever wondered what is with this antibacterial agent so often used in cosmetics? The answer is simple, zinc oxide is used in ointments designed to care for irritated skin, wounds or ulcers. But..if we talk about sunscreens...you guessed it..the role of zinc oxide is to block UV rays, both UVA and UVB. We know very well that a sunscreen is the last step in the morning skin care routine, but also the one that must be reapplied throughout the day if you are in the sun.

We also know how the types of SPF have much more developed benefits than protecting the skin from harmful UV rays and reducing the chances of developing cancer, you can read about the types of SPF here , but the biggest benefit is the use of a sun protection cream like part of your daily routine, in the prevention of signs of premature aging, the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness and sun spots.

Since when is zinc oxide known in sun protection?

Surely, you have noticed among the many ingredients, the appearance of zinc oxide, but have you ever wondered since when it is used in sunscreens? If sunscreen is a fairly new product that has captured people's interest... more precisely... since the 1950s, the wonder is that zinc oxide has been the popular ingredient in mineral sunscreen for much longer than the product itself.

The physical effects of Zinc Oxide in sun protection 

Using a cream that contains zinc oxide that sits on top of the skin is often more visible than chemical sunscreens, so its white coloring and thick consistency can cause a visible stain when applied, which can turn the skin into - a temporary shade of white and when the cream is used in the right concentration and combined with additional ingredients beneficial to the skin, it will not leave any unwanted marks.

Benefits of Zinc Oxide in SkinCare Products

We all know the main benefit that sunscreen products have, namely... protecting the skin against UV and UVB rays, but zinc oxide offers a much wider range of benefits

1. Helps balance oil production

If you have oily skin or an unwanted shine, choosing to apply a cream with zinc oxide from the skin1004 range, because the zinc oxide in the cream will help to minimize excess oil, it will also help to visibly reduce blemishes and improve your skin in general. .

2. It promotes healing

Zinc oxide is a good repairer and often used to heal wounds and soothe the skin after irritation, as it protects the skin from UV rays, it also forms a barrier against other irritations that can prevent the healing of wounds, such as the product from the Missha range, Perfect Cover The BB Cream, the best-selling product worldwide from Missha, exists in more than 7 types of variations, and if you want a smaller quantity of the product, you can opt for the 20 ml one where you will find a number of 5 variations.

3. Prevents premature aging

Zinc oxide is already a very powerful ingredient and its properties in skin care also help anti-aging. It can stimulate your body's ability to produce collagen - the main factor in supple and young-looking skin. By regularly applying products containing zinc oxide, the skin will maintain its elasticity, minimizing fine lines and visible wrinkles, such a product being the All Around Safe cream.

Zinc Oxide is more than just an ingredient in skin care products, not only is it an effective one for your skin, but it can also be found in other beauty products such as shampoo, also zinc oxide, it can help to minimize excess oil on the face, it can also control the amount of oil produced on the scalp.

Isn't it so that a simple ingredient can be beneficial in so many thousands of products, helping your skin, scalp, complexion to be healthier and brighter.