Re: re: zcote and sensible caution

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Faye,

Thanks so much for posting this. I had no idea that z-cote by itself

could harm skin. If Liberty Naturals was selling it, then it should

be ok I thought. I guess that's along the same line as those rosacea

brochures saying that one of the Metrotriplets will keep our rosacea

under control! We know how " true " that is.

Thanks, again, for the much needed info!!

Matija

> All I'am saying is that zcote is a pure chemical - an oxidized form

> of metallic zinc. Metallic elements are powerful oxiders/reducers

in

> the right dose and form, and thus have great potential toxicity.

> (note the OSHA safety standards attached to the zcote price list)

> Zcote is the commercial name for 100% pure zinc oxide and the

> manufacturer intends that it be mixed with other materials to

achieve

> a specific dose in topical applications. As a biologist with a

strong

> background in biochemistry I am inclined to be cautious about dosing

> outside the recommended range. Doubling or tripling the dose

doesn't

> necessarily double/triple the effect - many meds are a deliate

> balance between effectiveness and toxicity. Right now I do not

know

> and am not confident that the concentrated/pure form of zcote is

> proven safe for application to the skin. Nor would I feel

confident

> about compounding this into my own topical without learning a

little

> more about its chemical and pharmocological properties. I simply

ask

> that we be cautious and inquire first - perhaps the manufacturer

can

> help us there. Dr. Sy may have some insights. I will ask friends

> who are inorganic chemists and geochemists. I'll even ask a

> pharamicist. I would love to hear good news about zcote and would

be

> the first to try it- but lets find out how to use this highly

> effective chemical correctly befor applying it in undiluted form.

>

> Faye