Ingredient

Calamine

Low risk

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Calamine (INCI: Calamine), a mineral blend based on zinc oxide with a small amount of iron oxide, giving its characteristic pale-pink color.

What it does — It is commonly used to help soothe and comfort the skin and to give a soft, mattifying, lightly covering finish.

Typical use — Found in soothing lotions, spot and mask products, and some tinted or blemish-focused formulas.

Who it suits / good to know — Often favored by irritated, blemish-prone or oily skin looking for a calming, mattifying feel; the mineral base can leave a slight tint.

Safety — Rated low risk and long used in soothing skincare. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test first and avoid applying to broken skin.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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