zinc oxide
noun
: an infusible white solid ZnO used especially as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (such as ointments and sunblocks)
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Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Enriched with zinc oxide, niacinamide, and vitamin E for a visibly smoother, more even complexion.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
These formulas contain zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which sit on the skin’s surface and physically reflect UV rays.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Mineral sunscreens, also known as physical sunscreens, use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a protective barrier on the skin's surface; these mineral filters absorb UV radiation and also reflect and scatter a portion of incoming rays.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Enriched with zinc oxide, niacinamide, and vitamin E for a visibly smoother, more even complexion.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
These formulas contain zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which sit on the skin’s surface and physically reflect UV rays.
—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Mineral sunscreens, also known as physical sunscreens, use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a protective barrier on the skin's surface; these mineral filters absorb UV radiation and also reflect and scatter a portion of incoming rays.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 June 2026
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“Zinc oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc%20oxide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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