Zinc
What is Zinc?
Pronounced ˈziŋk, is a mineral that helps our cells “communicate” to one another. It’s an antioxidant that promotes a healthy immune system and heals tissues.
What will it do?
Zinc will has many uses in the body, mainly to maintain a healthy immune system and it acts as an incredible healing ingredient. When used in skincare it can balance the oil glands (great for acne), is an anti-inflammatory, great for treating skin lesions, encourages collagen production (anti-aging), can create a barrier protecting skin from UV rays and can be used as an astringent.
Tip
Oral zinc supplements are said to work better than topical.
Zinc can be used for treating burn scars.
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The skin doesn’t absorb zinc that well so it has to be chelated to other amino acids, so you will see zinc in the ingredient list like: Zinc Oxide, Zinc-Clycine, etc
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