Zinc Oxide Lotion | Daily Mineral Moisturizer
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The mineral moisturizer that finally gets it right.
We were tired of the trade-off. Chemical formulas with ingredient lists that read like a chemistry exam. Mineral alternatives that left you looking like a mime or feeling like you'd dipped your face in cooking oil. There had to be a better way. So we made one.
This daily lotion uses 20% non-nano zinc oxide to create a gentle physical barrier on your skin. The difference is in the formula around it. Four organic botanical oils. Soothing aloe. A texture that spreads easily, absorbs completely, and plays well under makeup. It's mineral care you'll actually reach for every morning.
"I tried every zinc formula on the market. They all made me look like a ghost or feel like a grease slick. So I spent two years getting this one right. It had to feel like a lotion you'd choose to wear, not one you tolerate because it's 'better for you.'"
Why You'll Love The Zinc Oxide Lotion
- Creates a Physical Barrier: Formulated with 20% non-nano zinc oxide, a natural mineral that sits on top of skin rather than absorbing into it.
- No Ghost Face: A lightweight formula that spreads evenly and absorbs without leaving that dreaded chalky white cast behind.
- Nourishing Botanical Base: Organic jojoba, avocado, apricot kernel, and sweet almond oils condition skin while the zinc does its work.
- Face-Friendly Formula: Gentle enough for daily facial use and won't sting your eyes. Works beautifully under makeup.
- A Scent You'll Actually Like: Lightly scented with cooling Oregon spearmint and calming lavender essential oils.
This Is Why We Do It
"This product is neither sticky nor greasy. It absorbs well, does not leave a white film on the skin, and has a pleasant fragrance. I have been using this product daily for two months, and it has not irritated my skin or caused any sort of rash or irritation. I am so happy with this product!"
The Ritual
Apply generously to face and body before heading outdoors. Smooth it in and let it absorb for a minute before dressing. Reapply as needed after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. A little goes further than you'd expect.
Key Ingredients
- Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-Nano)
- A safe, natural mineral that creates a physical barrier by sitting on top of skin rather than absorbing into it. Non-nano means the particles are large enough to stay on the surface where they belong.
- Organic Jojoba & Avocado Oils
- A nourishing duo that closely mimics skin's natural sebum. They moisturize without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue.
- Organic Aloe Vera
- Provides a soothing, cooling base that calms irritation and helps skin retain moisture during outdoor activities.
- Allantoin
- A gentle skin protectant derived from comfrey root that promotes smoothness and helps calm minor irritation.
Complete Your Ritual
Heading outdoors? Build your full protection kit. Pair this with Critter Quitter Bug Spray for DEET-free insect protection that actually works. Keep Skin Food Remedy Salve in your bag for after-sun skin repair when you've pushed your luck a little too far. And if Oregon's trails have taught you anything, toss in a bar of Poison Oak & Ivy Relief Soap for peace of mind. Because the best outdoor days are the ones you don't pay for later.
Glide it on. Go bask.
uncoated zinc oxide 20% (non-nano), other nourishing ingredients: purified water, organic aloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera gel), organic oils of simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed, persea gratissima (avocado), prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel), prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond), emulsifying wax (vegetable source), stearic acid (vegetable source), vegetable glycerin (humectant), lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, spearmint oil, phenylpropanol, ethylhexylglycerin (safe, natural antibacterial), citrus extract (antioxidant), allantoin (skin protectant), xanthan gum (natural thickener).
Q: Why non-nano zinc oxide instead of regular zinc?
A: Non-nano means the zinc particles are larger and stay on top of your skin rather than absorbing into it. That's exactly what you want from a physical barrier. The particles are big enough to do their job on the surface, which is the whole point of mineral-based care.
Q: How is this different from the chalky mineral lotions at the drugstore?
A: Most mineral formulas skimp on the carrier ingredients. They dump zinc into a basic lotion and call it done. We spent two years balancing the zinc concentration with organic botanical oils that help it spread evenly and absorb properly. The result is protection without the mime face.
Q: Can I use this on my face every day?
A: Absolutely. It's gentle enough for daily facial use, won't sting your eyes, and works beautifully under makeup. Many customers use it as their daily moisturizer and skip the separate products entirely.