ZINC OXIDE POWDER WITH SUPPRESSED ACTIVITY AND COSMETIC PREPARATION

摘要

A zinc oxide powder having a suppressed photocatalytic activity and prepared by coating a zinc oxide powder with at least one silicone compound in a nongaseous state and firing the coated zinc oxide powder in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature of 600 to 950 DEG C. A cosmetic preparation comprising this zinc oxide powder is excellent in touch, sebum resistance, and protection against ultraviolet light.