Where can I get zinc oxide?  Do I need a prescription or can i buy it

at a drug store?  Thanks

What are the ingredients in ZincO? Anyone know? It burns like the

devil on my face.

I found one thing I can use, however and pass this on in case it might

help someone.

I ordered plain powdered zinc oxide from a pottery/clay supply house.

It's a dense white powder and cheap.

I also ordered some red iron oxide powder. Also cheap.

I tint the powdered zinc oxide with the red iron oxide and sieve them

together over and over again.

Then I put a tiny bit of plain jojoba oil on my face and neck. Then I

put some of the tinted powder (1/4 teaspoon or so) in my hand and add

a few drops of purified/distilled water and smear this onto my face

and neck. After it dries, I put a tiny bit of jojoba oil on my fingers

and smooth out the powder on my face. If places are too oily, I blot

them lightly with a tissue.

This is the only thing I can put on my face. Even Zinc Oxide in a

tube won't work because it burns so badly.

is it possible to buy pure zinc oxide, my chemist{boots in U.K} didnt stock any,

they only stocked baby zinc and castor oil for diaper rash?

if i manage to find some, doesnt it clog the pores?

any thoughts?

thanks





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Hi Valarie ---



I use a plain zinc oxide ointment made by E. Fougera & Co., a New York

company which manufactures inexpensive generic pharmacy products.  (I

live in Canada, but I bought the zinc oxide when I lived in the U.S.)

The ingredients are:



"zinc oxide 20% in a mineral oil, white wax and white petrolatum base"



I use it as a sunblock when I'm going to be out in the sun for a few

hours (I'm a devoted gardener --- there's no way I'm giving up the great

outdoors!), and then I wash it off when I come in.  My skin is oily and

pimple-prone, but the zinc oxide ointment doesn't seem to make me break

out --- perhaps because I only leave it on for a few hours.



Pat

Zinc oxide from the drugstore burns my face too. So does ZincO. That's

why I buy pure zinc oxide powder and add my own oil or water right

before I use it. It's the only sun protection I can find that does not

burn.

I was told by my dermatologist that all creams and ointments except

petroleum jelly have other ingredients to preserve them. This includes

zinc oxide ointment, which is not pure zinc oxide.

Does anyone know what all is in ZincO? I checked the Linda Sy site and

the ingredients aren't listed. I emailed but got no reply.

To everyone who's asked about powdered zinc oxide: Any pharmacy can

order it for you if it is not in stock. A pound costs about $25. This is

for USP pharmaceutical grade Zinc Oxide, and is what your pharmacy would

use to compound a custom sunscreen.

I have been using a sunblock with zinc oxide in it called vanicream

spf35 for 4 days now.  It seems to be help with my flushing.  Dr.

Nase uses this.  I do have one problem though.  When I wash my face

at night with Neutrogena Extra Gentle wash, it doesn't take it off

well.  I use the cotton ball method but then I seem to over do it

making my face get a little red.  Then when I wake up in the morning

my face is so pale but feels dry from the zinc oxide.  Anyone have

any suggestions how to remove this without turning my face red?  Do

you think olive oil might help to remove it.  I don't want to stop

using this.  It seems to soothe.



Thanks,

Sheila

Has anyone noticed your skin drying out when using a product with

zinc oxide?  Just wondered if that was a "side effect" for some.

Thanks!

Ody

I use zinco and it does not dry out my skin.  I feel it gives me

just enough moisturizure that I need and sunscreen to boot!  I was

flaky before and now I am not.



--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "clowgerl" <OdyLH@a...>

wrote:

> Has anyone noticed your skin drying out when using a product with

> zinc oxide?  Just wondered if that was a "side effect" for some.

> Thanks!

> Ody

   I have used creams and drugs from the derm, tried supplements-which

sooner or later, don't agree with me, and sent away for treatments

such as LTD and rosacea care.  Have tried all the "right" cleansers,

etc.  Nothing helped at all until the Clinique sunscreen.  Maybe it's

too early to tell but I believe this is the first notable difference.

  Feels differenct  also.  I was starting to get periodic itching and

stinging and that is rare now.  The skin on my face feels stronger.

It was feeling weak and sick.

   Sure would have never thought to try it if I hadn't read the Nase

book.  And it's a great moisturizer under the makeup.  I think I've

been using it about a month or so.

Hi

IS zinc oxide from ZincO cream good to treat  redness steroid induced

rosacea?



Thanks

Hi

  Is zinc oxide from  zincO cream good for steroid induced rosacea?

Tahnks

I think in general zinc oxide creams/ointments tend to help most of us

with rosacea regardless of whether it is steriod induced or not. If

you are currently weaning from steriods your skin may be sensitive to

everything so I would be extra careful. Zinc oxide creams/ointments

such as ZincO and Vanicream have many benefits. They help protect the

skin from wind, cold, and heat and acts as a sunscreen at the same

time. I also recently learned Zinc Oxide has antibacterial properties,

however am unsure if this property helps the rosacea or not.



Good luck to you!



Artist



--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "svale_26" <svale_26@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi

>  Is zinc oxide from  zincO cream good for steroid induced rosacea?

> Tahnks

>

Hi, I already have a moisturizer that works for me (curel) and two topicals for

bumps (metro 1% and plexion wash) so how can I fit zinc oxide in? Could I put it

on before my moisturizer? Does it completely replace sunscreen or in the summer

should I use my regular sunscreen? I hear so many great things about this

product I am interested in trying it.

Annie

nurse_artist <nurse_artist@...> wrote:  I think in general zinc oxide

creams/ointments tend to help most of us

with rosacea regardless of whether it is steriod induced or not. If

you are currently weaning from steriods your skin may be sensitive to

everything so I would be extra careful. Zinc oxide creams/ointments

such as ZincO and Vanicream have many benefits. They help protect the

skin from wind, cold, and heat and acts as a sunscreen at the same

time. I also recently learned Zinc Oxide has antibacterial properties,

however am unsure if this property helps the rosacea or not.



Good luck to you!



Artist



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Annie: That's a tough one because if what you are doing is working,

you may want to just keep doing that. If you decide to try ZincO you

would put it on after your moisturizer and you can use it in place of

your regular sunscreen. I used ZincO and loved it for two years, then

I just became intolerant to most topicals so stopped using it. It may

be worth a try for you, but I would be sure to pay attention to how

your skin reacts just in case.



Cheers!



Artist



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wrote:

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> Hi, I already have a moisturizer that works for me (curel) and two

topicals for bumps (metro 1% and plexion wash) so how can I fit zinc

oxide in? Could I put it on before my moisturizer? Does it completely

replace sunscreen or in the summer should I use my regular sunscreen?

I hear so many great things about this product I am interested in

trying it.

> Annie

> nurse_artist <nurse_artist@y...> wrote:  I think in general zinc

oxide creams/ointments tend to help most of us

> with rosacea regardless of whether it is steriod induced or not. If

> you are currently weaning from steriods your skin may be sensitive

to

> everything so I would be extra careful. Zinc oxide creams/ointments

> such as ZincO and Vanicream have many benefits. They help protect

the

> skin from wind, cold, and heat and acts as a sunscreen at the same

> time. I also recently learned Zinc Oxide has antibacterial

properties,

> however am unsure if this property helps the rosacea or not.

>

> Good luck to you!

>

> Artist

>

> --- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "svale_26"

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Hi, I use a product called Vanicream Spf 15, it has micronized zinc (so it isn't

so thick and white) as well as micronized titanuim dioxide. I use it after my

moisturizer, generally the rule of thumb is lightest to heaviest, my topical

goes on first, the moisturizer, and then the zinc sunscreen, I have to say it

helps a lot. I couldn't use any of the zinc products in the drugstores, many of

the additives irritated my skin (mineral oil, BHA) The moisturizer helps the

zinc to go on smoothly and not tug my skin, I use Eucerin Q10 it's really good

as well. There are a few formulations of the Vanicream out there, with higher

spfs, but some have chemical sunscreens as well as zinc and I'm allergic, but

you might find that they work for you. Hope this helps!



   -LT



Annie Slote <ansl90@...> wrote:

   Hi, I already have a moisturizer that works for me (curel) and two topicals

for bumps (metro 1% and plexion wash) so how can I fit zinc oxide in? Could I

put it on before my moisturizer? Does it completely replace sunscreen or in the

summer should I use my regular sunscreen? I hear so many great things about this

product I am interested in trying it.

Annie

nurse_artist wrote: I think in general zinc oxide creams/ointments tend to help

most of us

with rosacea regardless of whether it is steriod induced or not. If

you are currently weaning from steriods your skin may be sensitive to

everything so I would be extra careful. Zinc oxide creams/ointments

such as ZincO and Vanicream have many benefits. They help protect the

skin from wind, cold, and heat and acts as a sunscreen at the same

time. I also recently learned Zinc Oxide has antibacterial properties,

however am unsure if this property helps the rosacea or not.



Good luck to you!



Artist



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> Tahnks

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Confirming what Artist has said: zinc oxide has some really nice

protective properties that are good for all rosacea sufferers. The

trick might be to get it in an elegant formulation that also doesn't

irritate. It would expect that it could be used as part of a steroid

recovery regime.



Have you seen the published data on tacrolimus/protopic and steroid

induced rosacea ?



Here's one place to start:



Tacrolimus ointment for the treatment of steroid-induced rosacea: a

preliminary report.

  J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jun;44(6):995-8.



http://tinyurl.com/bwudv



davidp.



On 11/29/05, svale_26 <svale_26@...> wrote:

> Hi

>  Is zinc oxide from  zincO cream good for steroid induced rosacea?

> Tahnks



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Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face? 

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens.  I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning.  I was thinking of trying this.  Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first.  :-)  Beth

I have used a diaper rash ointment which has both zinc oxide and dimethicone for

irritation and redness with good results. As my face is normal-dry with thin

fair reactive skin not prone to pimples, I have found continued use drying, but

helpful for a week or so in calming things down.  I do not recall the brand

used, but it had a simple formulation with the absence of any essential oils.





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Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:23:22

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Subject: [rosacea] zinc oxide





Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face? 

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens.  I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning.  I was thinking of trying this.  Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first.  :-)  Beth







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One of the reasons I asked about this is that I noticed that two of the primary

ingredients in Rosacea Care's Facial Gel are willowherb and zinc oxide; then I

remembered these are the primary ingredients in Aveeno's Diaper Rash Cream (full

name:  Aveeno Baby Fragrance Free Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream).  So, since

I have a tube of the Aveeno stuff here, I thought I would give it a try.  Beth



--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "gibsondeis" <gibsondeis@...> wrote:

>

> Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face? 

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens.  I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning.  I was thinking of trying this.  Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first.  :-)  Beth

>

For sure, I use plain old zinc oxide on my face all the time, mostly at when I

am just bumming around the house, but sometimes when I am out jogging in the

sun. It really helps decrease the inflammation and keeps my nose from looking

super red:)











To: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com

From: gibsondeis@...

Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:58 +0000

Subject: [rosacea] Re: zinc oxide















One of the reasons I asked about this is that I noticed that two of the primary

ingredients in Rosacea Care's Facial Gel are willowherb and zinc oxide; then I

remembered these are the primary ingredients in Aveeno's Diaper Rash Cream (full

name: Aveeno Baby Fragrance Free Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream). So, since I

have a tube of the Aveeno stuff here, I thought I would give it a try. Beth



--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "gibsondeis" <gibsondeis@...> wrote:

>

> Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face?

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens. I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning. I was thinking of trying this. Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first. :-) Beth

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Hi Lucy,

What brand do you use?



Thanks



sarah





I use plain old zinc oxide









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To: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 7:36 pm

Subject: RE: [rosacea] Re: zinc oxide

















For sure, I use plain old zinc oxide on my face all the time, mostly at when I

am just bumming around the house, but sometimes when I am out jogging in the

sun. It really helps decrease the inflammation and keeps my nose from looking

super red:)











To: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com

From: gibsondeis@...

Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:58 +0000

Subject: [rosacea] Re: zinc oxide















One of the reasons I asked about this is that I noticed that two of the primary

ingredients in Rosacea Care's Facial Gel are willowherb and zinc oxide; then I

remembered these are the primary ingredients in Aveeno's Diaper Rash Cream (full

name: Aveeno Baby Fragrance Free Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream). So, since I

have a tube of the Aveeno stuff here, I thought I would give it a try. Beth



--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "gibsondeis" <gibsondeis@...> wrote:

>

> Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face?

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens. I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning. I was thinking of trying this. Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first. :-) Beth

>



















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I have an old formula tin of it without petroleum and I put it on at night.  It

soaks into the skin overnight. I don't rub it in, but dab it on .  However I am

nearing the end of my tin and the stuff that I see in the baby section usually

has petroleum and it doesn't work with my skin.

 

I keep looking for my old formula but so far no luck.



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From: gibsondeis <gibsondeis@...>

Subject: [rosacea] zinc oxide

To: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com

Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 4:23 PM





Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face? 

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens.  I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning.  I was thinking of trying this.  Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first.  :-)  Beth







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I use the pathmark brand of zinc oxide as sunscreen for my daughter who has

excema and is allergic to sunscreen.  it spreads much better than diaper rash

cream which is what i was using until i found this.

I personally do not use on my skin as it is way too thick and would make my

pores look bigger.

Diane









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Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:01:30 AM

Subject: Re: [rosacea] zinc oxide











I have an old formula tin of it without petroleum and I put it on at night.  It

soaks into the skin overnight. I don't rub it in, but dab it on .  However I am

nearing the end of my tin and the stuff that I see in the baby section usually

has petroleum and it doesn't work with my skin.

 

I keep looking for my old formula but so far no luck.



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From: gibsondeis <gibsondeis@mindspri ng.com>

Subject: [rosacea] zinc oxide

To: rosacea-support@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 4:23 PM



Has anyone ever tried just using plain, ol', zinc oxide lotion on their face? 

It's the white stuff - usually in the baby products section of the grocery store

or with the sunscreens.  I guess you'd have to put it on at night and then wash

it off in the morning.  I was thinking of trying this.  Just curious to know

whether anyone else has tried it first.  :-)  Beth



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Hi Gibsondeis,



I am really wary of zinc on skin, even non rosacean as it is SO hard to wash

off.  It is used frequently in hospitals on skin that is damaged from being wet,

ie. incontinent patients, and it is my belief that it aggravates skin, rather

than improves it.  Simply because it is not absorbed but sits on the surface of

the skin.  With friction it tends to ball up and gather in folds and increase

the problem, especially when more is applied over the top of it.

Of course you are only going to apply it to your face, but I think you will find

it very difficult to remove and you may damage your skin in the process.

I am careful not to use any sunscreen products with either zinc or titanium

oxide as neither wash off easily and I end up with skin that is just as damaged

form cleansing as it would have been from sunburn.



If you do try it, try a patch test first and see how cleansing goes before you

reapply it.



Remember it is used in hospitals as a barrier against moisture, so you will find

it very drying on your skin.



Good luck,



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Lucy wrote:  "For sure, I use plain old zinc oxide on my face all the time ..."





Hi Lucy,



If you don't mind the question, do you have any problem washing it off? Do you

find it needs a strong cleanser or very hot water to dissolve it? Do you start

by wiping most of it off first?



Have you only seen benefits from using the zinc oxide, or have there been any

drawbacks?



Kind regards,



Aurelia

Lucy wrote:  "For sure, I use plain old zinc oxide on my

face all the time ..."





Hi Lucy,



If you don't mind the question, do you have any problem

washing it off? Do you find it needs a strong cleanser or

very hot water to dissolve it? Do you start by wiping most

of it off first?



Have you only seen benefits from using the zinc oxide, or

have there been any drawbacks?



Kind regards,



Aurelia