Zinc oxide
What is Zinc oxide?
A mineral UV filter giving broad UVA and UVB protection, and the backbone of physical sunscreens for sensitive skin. Harder to formulate elegantly than organic filters, which is precisely where Korean formulators built their advantage.
At a glance
- Category
- Ingredients
- Also known as
- 산화아연
- Korean term
- 산화아연
- Last reviewed
- July 23, 2026
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