Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

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Ingredient Info

Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that works as a physical UV filter and opacifying agent in skincare products. It sits on the skin's surface and reflects and scatters UV rays to provide broad-spectrum sun protection, and is also commonly used in foundations and powders to create coverage and a matte finish.



Benefits

  • Provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
  • Physical (non-chemical) sun filter suitable for sensitive skin
  • Helps create opaque, matte finishes in makeup and tinted products

Potential concerns

  • May leave a white cast on darker skin tones due to its opacity
  • Can feel slightly heavy or occlusive on very oily skin types
  • Rarely, inhalation of airborne powder particles may be a concern in occupational settings, though not in typical consumer use

Science: Titanium dioxide has a long history of safe use in cosmetics and is approved by the FDA, EU, and other major regulatory bodies as a sunscreen active ingredient. It is considered non-toxic and non-penetrating when applied topically in skincare products.



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