- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Mineral UV filter
- INCI name
- Zinc Oxide
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Zinc Oxide scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Zinc Oxide
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Zinc Oxide comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Zinc Oxide has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A gentle mineral sunscreen filter that is also soothing for acne-prone skin.
Is Zinc Oxide safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Zinc Oxide is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Zinc Oxide cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.