COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE
Zinc oxide is widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations due to its protective, skin-protective and UV-filtering properties. It is commonly used in sunscreens, skin care products, dermatological preparations and baby care formulations. Zinc oxide offers multifunctional performance including UV protection, skin protection and soothing properties, making it a widely used ingredient in cosmetic and dermatological formulations. Applications require high purity, controlled particle characteristics and low trace metal levels to ensure consumer safety, formulation stability and regulatory compliance.
Key Requirements
High Purity & Low Heavy Metals
Very low trace metal levels are essential to ensure consumer safety and compliance with cosmetic regulatory standards, particularly for lead, cadmium and arsenic.
Controlled Particle Characteristics
Defined particle size distribution supports optimal dispersion, transparency and UV protection performance in cosmetic formulations.
Controlled Production & Traceability
Consistent production processes and appropriate quality controls support reliable material quality and batch-to-batch consistency required by cosmetic manufacturers.
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance with applicable cosmetic regulatory frameworks supports safe use in personal care products and facilitates product registration in international markets.
Typical Properties
Cosmetic-grade zinc oxide is characterized by high purity, controlled particle size distribution and low trace metal levels, supporting safe and effective use in skin care, sunscreen and personal care formulations.
- Regulatory Sensitivity
- Partially regulated
