This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” 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.

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Stearalkonium Bentonite

Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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Norbornanediamine/Resorcinol Diglycidyl Ether Crosspolymer

We don't have a description for Norbornanediamine/Resorcinol Diglycidyl Ether Crosspolymer yet.

Benzophenone-1

UV Absorber

Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer yet.

Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate

We don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate yet.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.

Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.

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Acid Red 92

Acid Red 92 is the official INCI name for Acid Red 27 Lake.

This ingredient is commonly used as an oxidative hair dye.

Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake

We don't have a description for Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake yet.

CI 77510

Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.

It goes by two different names:
1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment
2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue

In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.

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Pigment Red 57:1

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Pigment Red 57:1 yet.

Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake

We don't have a description for Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake yet.

CI 77120

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for CI 77120 yet.

Diacetone Alcohol

Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol yet.

Phosphoric Acid

Buffering

Phosphoric acid is used to adjust the pH of products.

CI 77007

Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

CI 60730

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for CI 60730 yet.

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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CI 77266

We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.