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Zinc oxide nanoparticle

Zinc oxide is a special kind of molecule that is very tiny and small. Imagine that it's like a tiny little piece of sand. But this sand is special because it has a very special power that helps to protect us from the sun.

This tiny zinc oxide molecule is so small that you can't see it with your eyes. But when we put it on our skin, it helps to protect us from the sun's harmful rays. This is really important because too much sun can hurt our skin and give us a sunburn.

The zinc oxide molecule acts like a little shield on our skin, reflecting the sun's rays away from our skin. This is why you might see people wearing sunscreen with zinc oxide in it when they go outside in the sun. It helps to keep our skin safe and healthy.
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