Barrier Repair

Zinc Oxide

INCI: Zinc Oxide · Origin: Mineral (natural; also produced synthetically)

Mineral sunscreen plus barrier soother - broad-spectrum UV protection with gentle anti-inflammatory action.

What is Zinc Oxide?

Zinc Oxide (INCI: Zinc Oxide) is a mineral UV filter and skin protectant. It provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB, and is also used in barrier creams, diaper creams and soothing ointments for its mild anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.

How It Works

Zinc oxide reflects and scatters UV radiation across the UVA-UVB range, acting as a physical sunscreen. On irritated skin it forms a soothing barrier that helps retain moisture and calm redness, which is why it appears in both sun care and barrier-repair formulations.

Market Context for Brand Owners

Zinc oxide cream is a top Amazon US search at roughly 90,000 monthly searches, driven by mineral sunscreen demand plus diaper and barrier cream use. Clean-beauty preference for mineral filters keeps it a high-volume private-label category.

Formulation & Manufacturing Notes

Zinc oxide is oil-dispersible and requires good dispersion to avoid whitening. Micronized or coated grades reduce the white cast. It is compatible with most oils, butters and emollients; avoid combining with strong acids that can release free zinc ions.

Regulatory Status

Zinc oxide is a permitted mineral UV filter in the US (OTC sunscreen monograph), EU and Korea at regulated concentrations. Sunscreen products must follow local labeling and claim rules (e.g., SPF testing).

Manufacturing Specifications

Typical Concentrations	5-10% (daily barrier cream) · 15-20% (mineral sunscreen) · 25% max (OTC sunscreen, US)
Common Formats	Mineral sunscreen (50g tube) · SPF day cream · Diaper/barrier cream (100g) · Tinted mineral SPF · Sunscreen stick
Starting MOQ	3,000 units (cream or lotion)
Production Lead Time	40-55 days after sample approval
Documentation	Cosmetics GMP · MSDS · COA per batch · CPSR support · FDA SGS report

What is the MOQ and lead time for Zinc Oxide products?

Zinc Oxide formulations start at 3,000 units (cream or lotion), with typical use levels of 5-10% (daily barrier cream) · 15-20% (mineral sunscreen) · 25% max (OTC sunscreen, US). Branded samples ship in 3–7 days, bulk production runs approximately 20 days after you confirm the sample, and custom formulation starts at 3,000+ units per SKU while private label starts at 500 units per SKU. Production runs in a 3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom certified to ISO 22716:2007 (CN19/31476) and US FDA CFSAN Cosmetic GMP (CN19/31477), and the documentation package for Zinc Oxide covers Cosmetics GMP · MSDS · COA per batch · CPSR support · FDA SGS report. Indicative unit prices run $1.50–$5.00 per serum bottle and $0.08–$0.35 per sheet mask, depending on the formula and packaging you select. In practice, brands that confirm the target market before sampling avoid a second testing round, because permitted use levels differ between the US, EU and AU.

Zinc Oxide in OEM/ODM Skincare — FAQ & How to Procure

What is Zinc Oxide used for in skincare?

Mineral sunscreen plus barrier soother - broad-spectrum UV protection with gentle anti-inflammatory action.

What are the typical concentrations of Zinc Oxide?

Typical use levels are 5-10% (daily barrier cream) · 15-20% (mineral sunscreen) · 25% max (OTC sunscreen, US). Final levels depend on the formula, target claims, and regulatory limits for your market.

What is the minimum order for a product with Zinc Oxide?

Starting MOQ is 3,000 units (cream or lotion). You can begin with a private-label formula or customize an ODM base.

What documentation is available for Zinc Oxide?

Cosmetics GMP · MSDS · COA per batch · CPSR support · FDA SGS report

How to work with Zinc Oxide — step by step

1Tell us your product concept and target market through the inquiry form — mention that you want to use this ingredient.
2Our R&D team proposes a base formula and usage level, with a sample in 3–7 days.
3Review the sample for texture, scent, and stability; request adjustments if needed.
4Approve the formula, sign off on packaging, and we run a pilot batch.
5We deliver compliance documentation and ship your first production order.

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Formulating with Zinc Oxide? Check the factory first

An ingredient only becomes a product inside a certified plant. Our cleanroom classification, microbiology lab, SGS-issued GMPC and ISO 22716 certificate numbers, and the transport classification reports for shipping finished goods are all published with their numbers so you can verify them with the issuing bodies.

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MOQ

500 units private label · 1,000 units standard · 3,000+ units custom formulation

Lead time

Samples in 3–7 days; bulk production approx. 20 days after confirmation

Certification

GMPC (SGS-issued): ISO 22716 + US FDA CFSAN · BSCI audited 2026

Factory

3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom · 5,000 m² incl. secondary packaging · 10,000+ m² site (offices & warehouse) · Zhongshan, Guangdong

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