Calamine is a medicine traditionally used to relieve itching and soothe minor skin irritations.

It contains two main ingredients:

• Calamine works by cooling and soothing irritated skin.
• Zinc oxide is an antiseptic which prevents infections.

It works by its counter-irritant effect. After application to the skin the calamine evaporates, which produces a cooling effect that helps distract you from the itch. This sensation also helps relieve sunburn.

Ingredients

Calamine 15% w/v, zinc oxide 5% w/v, bentonite (E558), sodium citrate, glycerol (E422), phenol and purified water.

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