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Skincare science

Zinc oxide

INCI / botanical name: Zinc Oxide (non-nano)

Evidence level:Established human evidence

Zinc oxide is a mineral sunscreen filter that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. It's the sun protection in SHIFAH's Mineral SPF50 Glow Balm.

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What it does

Mineral UV filter: zinc oxide sits on the skin and helps block and scatter UVA and UVB rays. Daily SPF is the most important step for protecting skin and helping dark spots from getting darker.

What the research says

Reviews describe zinc oxide as a broad-spectrum inorganic UV filter covering UVB and UVA, with little absorption through healthy skin. Modern particle sizes help reduce the white cast of older mineral sunscreens.

Limitations, honestly

Protection depends on applying enough and reapplying, especially after sweating or swimming. No sunscreen blocks 100% of UV.

Sources

  1. A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
  2. Photoprotection in the era of nanotechnology (PubMed)

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This library is for education only. It is not medical advice, and SHIFAH products are cosmetics, not medicines. Studies on an individual ingredient do not mean a finished product has been clinically tested. Always patch test and speak to a healthcare professional about skin conditions.

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