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Zinc is a mineral that has anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties.
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What Is Zinc?
You should have no more than 40mg max.
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As always, consult your doctor before starting any new supplements.
Don’t use with:Multivitamins, other sources of zinc that might overload you.
“Zinc is also antibacterial, astringent, and barrier-protective.”
Available over-the-counter:Unlike some super skincare ingredients, zinc products are available in most beauty anddrugstores.
Dry skin can be triggered by a variety of factors (genetics, aging, environmental aggressors, etc.
Too much zinc can also lead to low copper levels and a weakened immune response.
According to Dr. Herrmann, certain antibiotic medications and a few other prescriptions can inhibit zinc absorptionas does alcohol.
Some foods with zinc are super luxurious like oysters, so that can be fun."
For example, a zinc-based diaper rash cream cannot be used as sunscreen, according to Harper.
As mentioned before, zinc oxide is a popular sun filter.
Gently pat/press product into the skin, ensuring that all sun-exposed areas are evenly covered."
Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients:
2 cups of nut milk2 servings protein powder3 tbsp.
doi:10.1155/2014/709152
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.Zinc fact sheet for health professionals.
Updated December 7, 2021.
