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calamine

Native zinc silicate, an ore of zinc. The term also refers to a pink powder of zinc oxide mixed with 0.5% ferric oxide, used in lotions and ointments as a topical astringent.



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: "I use calamine lotion as a primer and that has prevented my skin from breaking out after applying heavy make-up.
Apply an anti-itch cream or calamine lotion to the affected area.
Finally, don't forget the ever popular calamine lotion if the itching is killing you.
 
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