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Calamine

The mineral blend based on zinc oxide and iron oxide — calamine soothes itching, dries local irritations, and gives products a characteristic pink color. A classic SOS care for reactive skin.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Calamine — a mineral component, traditionally a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide, which gives a pink color. In INCI: Calamine. Used in lotions, spot treatments, masks, and creams for irritated, itchy, or locally inflamed skin. It has a mild astringent, drying, and soothing action.

SOS products for bites, irritation, friction, overheating, local rashes, or itching. Found in cosmetics in pink drying lotions, clay masks, spot treatments, and soothing creams.

Key Benefits

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Soothing of itching and irritation
Calamine reduces the sensation of burning, itching, and discomfort due to the combination of mineral protection, a light cooling effect, and zinc oxide.
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Local drying
In spot treatments, it helps to dry surface rashes and reduce excess moisture or sebum in the local area. Especially popular in drying lotions for nighttime use.
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Protective mineral film
Zinc oxide in calamine creates a thin physical barrier on the skin's surface, reducing friction and helping the skin to recover more calmly.

Suitable for

reactive skinskin with local irritationsoily skinskin after friction

Main Actions

✓ soothing✓ drying✓ anti-itch✓ protective film
Better to use locally, not on the entire face daily.

Calamine can be drying, so for dry or compromised skin, it is better to use it spot-wise or for short courses. If irritation is severe, widespread, or accompanied by pain, the cosmetic product does not replace a doctor's consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Calamine do for skin?
SOS products for bites, irritation, friction, overheating, local rashes, or itching. Found in cosmetics in pink drying lotions, clay masks, spot treatments, and soothing creams.
Who should use Calamine?
Calamine is suitable for: reactive skin, skin with local irritations, oily skin, skin after friction.
Are there any warnings about Calamine?
Calamine can be drying, so for dry or compromised skin, it is better to use it spot-wise or for short courses. If irritation is severe, widespread, or accompanied by pain, the cosmetic product does not replace a doctor's consultation.

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