Description
This product is a zinc oxide powder. It is non nano and is not absorbed through the skin. It is probably the only safe sun protection available. It is soluble in oil, so it can be added to the heated oil phase or oil phase of formulations. It is recommended for loose powder formulations as it does not absorb moisture from the air, which would otherwise cause clumping. The ingredients are zinc oxide (non nano), >98.5% purity, non coated.
Our Zinc Oxide (also known as: zinc oxide red seal) is non nano (natural) and is not absorbed through the skin. It's probably the only safe sun protection available. With a particle size of less than 0.2 microns and oil solubility, it makes a great choice for adding to your sunscreens, salves, lip balms, and mineral makeup formulations at a usage range of 2% - 25%.
Why we love it: zinc oxide is the perfect base for making your own natural sunscreen.
Essential reading: Natural Sunscreen
Sizes: 50g, 100g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg or 5kg.
ZINC OXIDE POWDER USES
Great choice for adding to your sunscreens, salves, lip balms, and mineral makeup formulations at a usage range of 2% - 25%.
Soluble in oil, so add to the heated oil phase or oil phase of formulations.
BENEFITS OF ZINC OXIDE POWDER
Recommended for loose powder formulations as it does not absorb moisture from the air, which would otherwise cause clumping
Zinc oxide is easily dispersed into a water in oil emulsion (such as an oil-heavy cream) and is considered very gentle for the skin
ZINC OXIDE POWDER INGREDIENTS
Zinc oxide (non nano), >98.5% purity, non coated.
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