A topical cream with excellent qualities. Free of common allergens. Gluten and casein free.Kirkman's Zinc Sulfate Topical Cream is not a dietary supplement. This topical cream contains zinc sulfate.Zinc is present in every cell in the body and is also a component of over 200 enzymes and involved in more enzymatic reactions than any other mineral constituent in mammals. Zinc is essential for normal skin, vision, smell, taste, reproduction, brain development, protein synthesis and wound healing. It is also one of the most important factors in a healthy immune system. Zinc is involved in just about every aspect of the immune system, including the immune system enhancing T cells that are necessary for immune system response.Zinc levels in the body may be lowered for many reasons including the following: occasional diarrhea; fiber consumption, which causes zinc excretion through the intestinal tract perspiration; high calcium and iron consumption; copper ingestion.Children and adults need between 10 mg and 50 mg daily.Though the recommended daily value is 15 mg, it is generally recognized that 30% to 50% of ingested zinc is not absorbed due to complexing with phytic acid, perspiration loss, fiber transport through the intestines or because of the competition for absorption with copper, iron and calciumDietary ConsiderationsDairy/ Milk FreeGluten FreeSoy FreeYeast FreeFree of Artificial Colors/FlavorsShellfish FreeAmount Per ServingPurified waterZinc sulfate USPGlycerineGlyceryl dilaurateGlyceryl stearatePEG 100 stearateCeteary alcoholCeteareth-20Isopropyl myristateImidurea NFGuar gumMethylparabenPropylparabenRub one gram of cream (one scoop) once or twice daily onto large area of the body such as the back or shoulders.Free Of: Sucrose, Soy, Casein Gluten Milk, Artificial colorings, Artificial flavorings, Yeast, Gelatin, Peanuts Tree nuts or Fish.Discontinue use immediately if skin irritation becomes evident. Keep out of reach of children.Store in a cool dry place and tightly capped.