How to Use zinc oxide in a Sentence

zinc oxide

noun
  • On the hunt for the most effective zinc oxide sunscreen out there?
    Susan Brickell, Health.com, 13 May 2021
  • In fact, zinc oxide is EWG’s top choice for sun protection.
    Fiza Pirani, ajc, 22 May 2018
  • With natural zinc oxide and pure oat essence, Aveeno's sunscreen stick soothes and protects at the same time.
    Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022
  • Good-for-you ingredients like passion fruit seed oil and non-nano zinc oxide are just the icing on the cake.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023
  • This silky zinc oxide balm is infused with shea butter to keep the area moisturized and has a glossy finish.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
  • Your Questions, Answered Is zinc oxide the best sunscreen?
    April Benshosan, Health, 22 June 2023
  • Another 200 pounds of crude zinc oxide spilled from a second care that was punctured.
    The Enquirer, 25 July 2023
  • The white lotus and jasmine help hydrate while zinc oxide defends.
    Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The white lotus and jasmine help hydrate while zinc oxide defends.
    Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The brand’s ZnO fabric feels light and super soft against the skin, with the highest quality zinc oxide sun protection.
    Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
  • With sweet pea extract and 100% mineral zinc oxide, this moisturizer is ready to take care of all of your needs.
    Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • This sunscreen is made with the sole active ingredient of zinc oxide.
    Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored, 28 Aug. 2020
  • In 2021 the agency concluded that the chemical and zinc oxide were safe and effective.
    Sam Jones, Scientific American, 29 July 2022
  • That said, the Greeks, as well as early Indian and Roman civilizations, were aware of the uses of zinc oxide.
    Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
  • A little goes a long way with this mineral sunscreen with 25 percent zinc oxide.
    Rachel Walker, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • The 11% zinc oxide offers protection and a matte finish without a white residue.
    Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 16 May 2023
  • Always sporting his trademark zinc oxide sun protection, Stanczyk will wind with the best of them, no doubt loving every minute of it.
    David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 2 July 2020
  • So Nadeau created one: a non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen, which remains a bestseller.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018
  • This piece is made from the brand’s proprietary ZnO fabric, which is ultra soft and cooling, with top-notch zinc oxide protection.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The review also found that sunscreens with zinc oxide help prevent UV damage and, in turn, prevent skin cancers.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Out are summers spent perched on a lifeguard chair slathered in zinc oxide, schlepping clubs on fairways or stacking boxes in a warehouse.
    Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com, 25 July 2019
  • In other words, the only sunscreens legally available in the U.S. would be the chalky zinc oxide or titanium dioxide ones.
    Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, calcium iodate, and zinc oxide aid to maintain a healthy coat, as well as strong bones and teeth.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Soon Madan was smoking brown sugar, or junk, a cheap, semi-synthetic mix of heroin, chalk powder, and zinc oxide.
    Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Most zinc oxide particles used in sunscreen vary in size and shape, resulting in uneven coverage and a chalky look.
    Kathleen Hou, ELLE, 15 June 2023
  • Yao thinks wandering electrons from the zinc oxide help to stabilize the cobalt atoms, keeping the magnetic field intact.
    Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2021
  • The ingredients to look for to find those products are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Burns said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 May 2022
  • Here's another body lotion with broad-spectrum SPF 50 that's powered by zinc oxide and is water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes per wear.
    Madge Maril, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2022
  • In addition to a lighter texture, chemical sunscreens are less likely to leave behind a telltale white cast on darker skin compared to a mineral or physical sunscreen that enlists filters like zinc oxide.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 1 June 2024
  • Its transparent zinc oxide works alongside vitamin E and hyaluronic acid for conditioning, comfortable daily wear.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024

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