The Pure Zinc range

Zinc oxide sunscreen with 25% zinc.

Zinc creams made in Australia, and every one's single active is 25% non-nano zinc oxide. SPF 50 and SPF 30 options for faces, bodies, kids and babies from 6 months.

  • 25% non-nano zinc oxide
  • Zinc oxide is the only active
  • Australian made
Zinc oxide sunscreen

Pure Zinc

7 products

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.

Compare the range

Which Pure Zinc is yours?

Same 25% non-nano zinc oxide in every tube, as the only active ingredient. What changes is the SPF, the finish and who it's made for.

Which Pure Zinc is yours?
ProductOriginal Pure Zinc SPF 50From $19.99 Kids SPF 50From $19.99 Baby SPF 30From $19.99 Face SPF 30From $19.99 Anti-Ageing SPF 30From $19.99 Tea Tree SPF 50From $19.99 Anti Mozzie SPF 50From $19.99
Best forFace and body, the whole familyChildren over 6 monthsBabies over 6 months and toddlersEveryday face wearDaily face wearFace and bodyOutdoor days
SPF50503030305050
FinishRubs inRubs inRubs inTintedTintedRubs inTan tint
Good to knowParaben freeNo artificial fragrance, veganWith apricot kernel oil, veganWith apricot kernel oil, veganNo artificial fragrance, veganWith tea tree oil, veganWith citronella oil
Sizes100g pump, twin pack, 240g tube100g pump, twin pack100g pump, twin pack100g pump, twin pack100g pump, twin pack100g pump, twin pack100g pump, twin pack, 240g tube
ShopShop: Pure Zinc SPF 50Shop: Kids SPF 50Shop: Baby SPF 30Shop: Face SPF 30Shop: Anti-Ageing SPF 30Shop: Tea Tree SPF 50Shop: Anti Mozzie SPF 50

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.

FAQ

Pure Zinc questions

What is Pure Zinc?

A family of zinc creams, each with 25% non-nano zinc oxide as its single active. There's the original SPF 50, Kids SPF 50, Baby SPF 30, tinted Face and Anti-Ageing SPF 30 creams, and versions with tea tree oil and citronella oil.

What makes it non-nano?

The zinc oxide particles are bigger than 100 nanometres, the cut-off for a nanoparticle, so the zinc is classed as non-nano. Read more

Does it go on white?

Zinc creams can look pale to begin with. Soften a little on your fingertips and keep working it in. If you'd like a tint, Face and Anti-Ageing are tinted.

Are Pure Zinc creams water resistant?

Only the water resistance printed on each cream's label applies, and it's in the label information on each product page. If a label doesn't give one, don't rely on it in the water. Either way, reapply after swimming, sweating or towel drying.

SPF 30 or SPF 50?

Both are rated high protection. SPF 50 suits long stretches outdoors; our SPF 30 creams suit everyday face wear and babies from 6 months.

Is Pure Zinc vegan?

Kids, Baby, Face, Anti-Ageing and the tea tree cream are vegan. Check each product's label information for the full ingredients.

Guide

Zinc oxide sunscreen: a quick guide

Written by Sun Zapper in Australia · October 2026

What zinc oxide does, and how to choose and use a Pure Zinc cream.

What is zinc oxide?

Zinc oxide is a mineral sunscreen ingredient that protects against both UVA and UVB. In our Pure Zinc creams it's the only active ingredient, at 25% non-nano zinc oxide.

Choosing your Pure Zinc

Start with Pure Zinc SPF 50 for faces and bodies, as a 100g air pump, a twin pack or a 240g family tube. Buying for kids from 6 months? Go Kids SPF 50 or Baby SPF 30. Want a tint on your face? Try Face or Anti-Ageing SPF 30.

How to apply a zinc cream

Most people use too little. Cancer Council suggests around 35mL, about 7 teaspoons, for an adult's whole body. Warm the cream between your fingertips, apply to dry skin and rub in until it blends.

Sunscreen is one part of sun protection

Cancer Council's SunSmart message still says it best: slip on clothing, slop on SPF 30 or higher sunscreen, slap on a broad-brimmed hat, seek shade and slide on sunglasses. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure, and protect your skin whenever the UV index is 3 or above. Frequent use and re-application, as directed on the label, is what makes sunscreen work.