September 11, 2026 Editorial directory · Not a shop

Ingredient

Zinc Oxide

ZnO

Mineral sunscreen remains important for sensitive-skin and tinted SPF markets.

Category: Mineral UV Filter

Chemical formula: ZnO

Main cosmetic effects: Broad-spectrum UV protection; skin protectant functionality.

Source: Processed zinc mineral / manufactured zinc oxide.

Developer / supplier: Longstanding inorganic materials industry

Origin: United States / Australia / Global

Representative product: EltaMD UV Clear / mineral SPF products

Approx. retail price (USD): 40-50

Evidence maturity: Strong evidence

What it does

Broad-spectrum UV protection; skin protectant functionality.

Notes

Mineral UV Filter | Strong evidence