🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An inorganic salt of zinc. It is highly astringent and antimicrobial, making it incredibly effective at clearing up severe, weeping acne or oily skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Dries out active breakouts, tightens pores, and kills surface bacteria.
💡 Pro Tip
Can be drying; usually formulated in targeted spot treatments or toners.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It acts as a sunscreen like Zinc Oxide.
The Science
Zinc Sulfate is a water-soluble salt and provides zero physical UV protection.