Smithsonite Extract
What Smithsonite Extract is & what it does
Smithsonite Extract is derived from smithsonite, a natural zinc carbonate mineral. In cosmetics it is generally used as a source of trace zinc and is marketed as a soothing, conditioning mineral active. It typically appears at low levels in serums and creams. Despite being zinc-based, it is not a zinc oxide UV filter and provides no sun protection, and it carries no flagged concerns here.
What is Smithsonite Extract?
Smithsonite Extract is derived from smithsonite, a natural zinc carbonate mineral. It is used in cosmetics as a source of trace zinc and a soothing mineral active.
Does Smithsonite Extract provide sun protection?
No. Despite being zinc-based, it is not zinc oxide and is not a UV filter, so it provides no measurable sun protection. It is used as a conditioning mineral ingredient instead.
Is Smithsonite Extract safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low levels used in cosmetics and has no flagged concerns in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Smithsonite Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Payot paris
Payot Pâte Grise Soin Nude SPF 30
81/100
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Jafra Radiance Foundation Broad Spectrum Spf 20
69/100
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Jafra Gold Dynamics Skin Boosting Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
60/100