Calamine
Primary Function
Stabilizer
Health Score
8/10
Eco Score
7/10
Also Known As
zinc carbonate mixture
About Calamine
A zinc oxide and ferric oxide mixture with soothing and drying properties. Used in products for skin irritation and mild sunburn.
Formulation Role & Skin Benefits
Calamine is selected for formulations requiring protecting delicate active ingredients from degrading due to light, air, or heat, delivering ensuring your product works as effectively on the last day as the first.
Best suited for all skin types, essential for high-performance and antioxidant formulas. Typical formulation context: antioxidant serums, vitamin C formulas, retinol creams, and emulsions.
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