Understanding Zinc Oxide: The Active Ingredient in Kokoso's Nappy Cream
When it comes to caring for your baby's delicate nappy area, choosing the right products is so important. Here at Kokoso Baby, our fragrance-free and paediatrician-approved Happy Nappy Cream contains 10% non-nano zinc oxide blended with other specially selected natural ingredients, like organic coconut oil and squalane. But what exactly is zinc oxide, and how does it work to protect your baby's skin?
What is Zinc Oxide?
Zinc oxide is one of the trace minerals that your body needs for the formation and repair of connective tissue. It therefore supports your skin in healing damaged, dry and wounded areas.
In its rawest form, zinc oxide is a powdery mineral that contains both zinc and oxygen atoms. It's a common ingredient in skin creams, ointments and pastes like mineral suncreams and traditional nappy creams like Sudocrem. Known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, it's an effective treatment for nappy rash, irritated skin, cuts, burns and even baby eczema.
What is the Difference Between Nano and Non-Nano Zinc Oxide?
Here at Kokoso, we use zinc oxide in its non nano form. Non nano means the particles are larger than 100nm and therefore are not small enough to absorb into your baby's delicate skin or their bloodstream. This is the safest choice for your baby's health and well-being. Incidentally, it's also the safest option for marine life and coral reefs when zinc oxide is used in baby suncream.
How Does Zinc Oxide Nappy Cream Work?
Zinc oxide nappy cream is a topical ointment commonly used to treat and prevent nappy rash. It sits on top of the skin creating a protective barrier between the skin and the nappy. It works by forming an effective shield against moisture and irritants. The zinc oxide barrier works in three ways:
- it helps to prevent nappy rash from developing
- it provides relief for existing rashes by allowing the skin to heal without further irritation.
- it has mild astringent properties, which can help to soothe and dry out the affected area
Benefits of Zinc Oxide Nappy Cream
Research has shown that zinc oxide nappy cream can significantly reduce the severity and duration of nappy rash. In fact, a study found that zinc oxide was more effective at treating diaper rash than other commonly used ingredients like petroleum jelly or lanolin.
Additionally, zinc oxide is gentle on skin and less likely to cause allergic reactions, making it a better choice for babies with sensitive skin. Of course, our Happy Nappy Cream is dermatologically tested and approved for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
What's more, zinc oxide nappy cream is easy to apply and can be used at every nappy change to help prevent nappy rash from occurring. Its thick consistency ensures it stays in place, providing long-lasting protection for your baby's delicate skin.
Happy Nappy Cream With Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide is a long-trusted and effective ingredient used in nappy cream to treat and prevent nappy rash in babies. By formulating our Happy Nappy Cream with non-nano zinc oxide and lots of other amazingly beneficial natural ingredients, we're able to offer parents and little ones a natural nappy cream that is not only gentle and soothing but effective and safe.
You can learn more about the other key ingredients here in the Kokoso Nappy Cream.
