Zinc oxide is a chemical compound of zinc and oxygen. It is often used in medicine for skin and wound treatment due to its antiseptic properties.
Zinc oxide tape is a firm and rigid tape with one adhesive side. It is commonly used by athletes to prevent sports injuries, immobilise joints, prevent blisters on sensitive areas and many more. One of its attributes it, that adheres excellently to the skin, which allows an even better stabilisation of weak joints, particularly wrists, ankles and fingers. Some people use it to stick it on areas prone to rubbing to protect or prevent blisters and bruises.