Calamine is used in medicinal ointments for its antiseptic qualities. It’s a very gentle ingredient on the skin and is one of the main constituents of traditional calamine lotion, which is used extensively to relieve redness, stinging and irritation of the skin.
Calamine powder treats the skin with a gentle toning and antiseptic action. It's been mixed with rose water to create a soothing face mask. Its gentle, cleansing qualities make it the perfect ingredient for face and skin care.
Calamine, as well as being an effective cleanser, is particularly absorbent. This means it is able to absorb excess water from products and, by creating an environment hospitable to microorganisms, is used to create products that preserve themselves.
Calamine is an incredibly active material with ability to reflect UV rays. Therefore, often used as (and in) sunscreen to protect and care for the skin. It protects our skin against harmful UVA/UVB rays. Just apply it directly on arms before stepping out and prevent your skin from sunburn and suntan. If you forgot to wear sunscreen and spot sunburn on your body then also don’t fret. Just apply calamine lotion as moisturizer on the affected area 2-3 times a day and you will get rid of the sunburn immediately.
Calamine is known as an effective product for reducing acne scars, red marks or any other kind of blemishes from face. You can just apply calamine lotion all over your face just like a moisturizer or you can use it as a spot treatment at night. It also nourishes skin. With regular usage, you will see reduction in marks and you will notice clean skin. You can also use calamine lotion as a base for your makeup and it acts as a protective layer between makeup and your skin.
To ooze Eczema and other skin rashes, calamine is highly effective. Just apply a small amount on the affected area directly as a topical treatment. Keep applying it 2-3 times in a day until the rash is completely gone. Calamine helps in keeping your skin dry and that is why it treats Eczema effectively.
