Zinc oxide in a mixture with about 0.5% iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3) is called calamine and is used in calamine lotion. Zinc white is used as a pigment in paints due to its opaqueness. It is also used in coatings for paper. Chinese white, a special grade of zinc white is used in artists' pigments as it reflects both UVA and UVB rays of ultraviolet light. Zinc oxide can also be used in ointments, creams