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Titanium Dioxide

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Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.

It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.

This makes the line between ā€œmineralā€ and ā€œchemicalā€ sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.

Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.

Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.

See all 6,942 products with Titanium Dioxide

Comedogenic Rating
0
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
64%
Users who avoid it
36%

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 # Ā 236-675-5
Ph. Eur. Name titanii dioxidum
All Functions Cosmetic Colorant, Opa CI Fying, UV Absorber, UV Filter