zinc oxide
White skin protectant
Zinc oxide is a white powdery compound used widely in manufacturing and medicine.
It appears in sunscreens as a physical UV blocker, in diaper creams and calamine lotion for skin protection, and in rubber production and paints.
The compound occurs naturally as the mineral zincite but is usually produced synthetically.
Sunscreen strength rating
- broad spectrumCovering many categories
- sunblockUV-protective skin cream
- mineral sunscreenUV barrier using minerals
- reef safeNon-toxic to coral
water-resistant · ultraviolet · sensitive skin · baby sunscreen · sun protection
Infant skin irritation
- calamineZinc oxide skin soother
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- barrier creamSkin-shielding topical application
- wound healingRestoration after injury
antiseptic · astringent · topical · soothing · anti-inflammatory · acne treatment · rosacea · eczema
Not from living matter
- sulfideCompound with element sixteen
- hydroxideAlkaline oxygen-hydrogen compound
- chemical formulaSymbolic substance representation
- nanoparticleSubmicroscopic material fragment
powder · crystalline · amphoteric · precipitate · synthesis · calcination · hexagonal · phosphor
Creating wheels' rubber casings
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- corrosion resistanceImmunity to chemical degradation
- ceramicFired clay material
- varistorVoltage-sensitive resistance element
semiconductor · lubricant · ferrite · electronics · adhesive · textile · animal feed · fertilizer
Preparatory coat or guide
- whitewashConceal or coat pale
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
- opacityImpermeability to light
- tintingApplying light color
paint · watercolor · oil paint · lightfastness · matte · ceramic glaze · enamel · porcelain
spf
Sunscreen strength rating
- broad spectrumCovering many categories
- sunblockUV-protective skin cream
- mineral sunscreenUV barrier using minerals
reef safe · water-resistant · ultraviolet · sensitive skin · baby sunscreen · sun protection
diaper rash
Infant skin irritation
- calamineZinc oxide skin soother
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- barrier creamSkin-shielding topical application
wound healing · antiseptic · astringent · topical · soothing · anti-inflammatory · acne treatment · rosacea · eczema · dermatology
inorganic
Not from living matter
- sulfideCompound with element sixteen
- hydroxideAlkaline oxygen-hydrogen compound
- chemical formulaSymbolic substance representation
nanoparticle · powder · crystalline · amphoteric · precipitate · synthesis · calcination · hexagonal · phosphor · luminescence
tire manufacturing
Creating wheels' rubber casings
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- corrosion resistanceImmunity to chemical degradation
- ceramicFired clay material
varistor · semiconductor · lubricant · ferrite · electronics · adhesive · textile · animal feed · fertilizer · catalyst
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
tinting · paint · watercolor · oil paint · lightfastness · matte · ceramic glaze · enamel · porcelain · colorant
ore
Metal-bearing rock
- zinc compounds
- UV Filtersoxybenzone
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- Natural Cosmeticsaloe vera gel, argan oil, coconut oil, essential oils, jojoba oil
- Powdersbaby powder, baking soda, flour, talcum powder, cocoa powder
- salvessalve, ointment, balm, unguent, healing balm
zinc oxideretinol
Topical anti-aging compound
salicylic acid · benzoyl peroxide · active ingredients · glycolic acid
zinc, peroxide, oxidation, oxidize, oxide, antioxidant, dioxide, oxidized, oxidizing