CI 77220

Ingredient type:  COLORANT

White colorant, calcium carbonate)

✨ Role: CI 77220, also known as zinc oxide, is used in cosmetics primarily as a white pigment for its ability to provide coverage and reflect light. It is also renowned for its protective properties as a mineral sunscreen, helping to shield skin from UV rays.

Ingredient type: Mineral

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this pigment is of mineral origin and suitable for vegan formulas.

✨ Worth knowing: Zinc oxide is generally well tolerated by all skin types and is often used in formulas for sensitive skin. It is also known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. However, in some formulations, it can leave a white residue on the skin.

Present in: Make-up products (foundations, powders), sunscreens, skin care creams for sensitive or irritated skin.

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