Zinc Oxide Dimethicone
- Zinc oxide has broad-spectrum UV attenuation properties due to its light absorbing and reflecting capabilities.
- recommended for daily care and children's products due to its healing properties.
- Compared to titanium dioxide, zinc oxide provides additional UVA protection without the potentially harmful effects.
- The micronized grade zinc oxide in sunumbra® has a hydrophobic coating of a silicone derivative called dimethicone giving it water resistance.
- It is fully compliant with current USP requirements.
- Zinc oxide is known for its skin compatibility since it is used as a skin protectant.
- It has anti-microbial properties and is non toxic.