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6. Zinc Oxide Prevents Diaper Rash

All those white creams we put on babies’ bottoms after a diaper change contain zinc oxide. The paste is excellent for protecting skin, as we’ve seen regarding sunscreen and acne, and it also heals the lesions and sores from diaper rash, one of the chief sources of discomfort and pain for infants. A layer of zinc oxide can keep the rash from developing, or treat it when it does.

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