Ingredient

Zinc Oxide

A mineral UV filter covering a broad range of UV, also used as a mild skin protectant.

What it does

UV filter
Absorbs or reflects ultraviolet light.
Colourant
Adds colour to the product or to the skin.

What we tell people

Contains UV filters
This product contains UV filters. Which filters are permitted, and at what concentration, differs between markets.
Why: UV filters are among the most tightly regulated cosmetic ingredients, and the permitted set differs between the EU, the US and elsewhere.

Regulatory position

Tied to a named instrument rather than summarised. Presence in an ingredient glossary is not evidence that a substance is permitted at any concentration or for any purpose.

EU · restricted
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI
Maximum 25 % w/w
Separate conditions apply to nano forms and to sprayable products.

Reference

CAS number: 1314-13-2
In our catalogue: 14 products

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