Advance ZincTek Limited (ASX:ANO) manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical- and cosmetic-grade zinc oxide powders, dispersions and aluminum oxide powders for the personal care sector, primarily serving sunscreen, skincare and pharmaceutical formulations. The company produces its flagship ZinClear XP range of non-nano, mineral-based zinc oxide powders and pre-dispersed UV filters in emollients such as coconut, sunflower, jojoba and caprylic/capric triglyceride oils; EcoZinc sustainable variants; White Sapphire matte and glow light-diffusing alumina powders under the Alusion brand; and bulk sunscreen formulations, with an annual production capacity of 5,000 tonnes across 28 products including 100% vegan and reef-safe options compliant with TGA, FDA and EU standards. Advance ZincTek operates through a network of 31 international distributors supplying over 140 brands, including 94 in the USA and 30-plus in Australia, with key revenue from the United States, Canada, Australia and 44 countries worldwide; it maintains headquarters in Rocklea, Queensland, Australia, where it was founded in 1997 as Advance NanoTek Limited before rebranding in November 2021. Recent developments include an expected AUD2.7 million profit turnaround for fiscal 2025, director Lev Mizikovsky's on-market acquisition of 41,492 shares in October 2024 boosting his indirect stake to approximately 39.7 million shares, and ongoing promotion of ZinClear XP dispersions optimized for transparency, stability and clean beauty trends amid global regulatory shifts toward mineral-only sunscreens. The company, a member of the Australian Sunscreen Council, focuses on a single personal care segment with operations powered by solar energy for sustainability.