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Titanium Dioxide

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Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

See all 6,757 products with Titanium Dioxide

Comedogenic Rating
0
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
63%
Users who avoid it
37%

What it does

Cosmetic Colorant Agents that add color to a product
UV Absorber An agent that absorbs uv rays
UV Filter An agent that filters out certain uv rays

Alternative names

Titanium
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
7.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1% to 175%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 38617
INCI Name TITANIUM DIOXIDE
INN Name titanium dioxide
EC #  236-675-5
Ph. Eur. Name titanii dioxidum
All Functions Cosmetic Colorant, Opa CI Fying, UV Absorber, UV Filter