Zinc Skin vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zinc Skin

Zinc oxide/gluconate

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Essential mineral for skin healing, acne treatment, and sun protection.

West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.

Active Compounds

Zinc oxide, Zinc gluconate, Zinc PCA

triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters, stearic acid, oleic acid

Traditional Uses

Wound healing, Diaper rash, Acne, Sun protection, Eczema

skin conditions, wound healing, inflammation, muscle pain, sun protection

Modern Uses

Skin healer, Anti-acne, Physical sunscreen, Anti-inflammatory

skin moisturizing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, UV protection

Adult Dosage

Topical: zinc oxide cream freely; Oral: 15-30mg zinc daily

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Copper deficiency (long-term oral), Zinc allergy (very rare)

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Dry skin (topical), GI upset (oral), Copper depletion

rare allergic contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E