Calamine powder gently cleanses delicate skin and helps soothe the skin.
What is calamine made of?
Although some calamine powders are made of zinc oxide, ours is zinc carbonate, a white powder that occurs naturally as a mineral called smithsonite. The signature light pink colour of calamine is then achieved by adding a touch of iron oxide, a rust-red pigment.
What are the benefits of the powder?
- First and foremost, calamine powder helps soothe the skin and is traditionally used to comfort irritation.
- Its absorbent properties help keep the skin feeling soft and dry — making it a useful base for dusting powders and deodorants.
- The powder also helps improve product stability by reducing the liquid content in formulations, which can help limit conditions suitable for microbial growth.
