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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Mineral sunscreens rely on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which deflect the sun’s rays away from the skin (like a shield).
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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Apply moisturizers containing vitamin E, zinc oxide, or aloe to keep the skin hydrated, which can reduce friction and minimize skin irritation in some instances, Green says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 16 July 2025
Prioritize mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, choose lotion formulations over sprays, and prioritize comprehensive sun safety strategies that protect both our health and the precious marine ecosystems.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Several warned against zinc oxide, which can be toxic to animals if ingested in large quantities; others felt that zinc oxide was worth the risk, unless administered to a tongue-bathing cat.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Apply moisturizers containing vitamin E, zinc oxide, or aloe to keep the skin hydrated, which can reduce friction and minimize skin irritation in some instances, Green says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 16 July 2025
Prioritize mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, choose lotion formulations over sprays, and prioritize comprehensive sun safety strategies that protect both our health and the precious marine ecosystems.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Several warned against zinc oxide, which can be toxic to animals if ingested in large quantities; others felt that zinc oxide was worth the risk, unless administered to a tongue-bathing cat.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
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“Zinc oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc%20oxide. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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