Question

Is zinc oxide a natural ingredient?

Answer 1

Zinc oxide: The formula of zinc oxide is $\mathrm{ZnO}$. Zinc oxide is a natural ingredient because of the following reason-

1. Natural sources of zinc oxide, a white powdered mineral.
2. The mineral zincite naturally contains zinc oxide, an odorless, white powder.
3. Zinc oxide is frequently found in foods, first-aid tapes, ceramics, pigments, and other practical applications due to its insolubility in water.
4. The safest UV filter now available is zinc oxide, which has been shown to be an effective component.

Hence, zinc oxide is a natural ingredient.