Article: Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide
Category: Sunscreen agent, Opacifier
Brief description: Titanium Dioxide is a mineral-based sunscreen agent that protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation. A naturally occurring mineral used as a white pigment, sunscreen agent, and a thickening agent.
Benefits: Provides broad-spectrum sun protection, reduces the risk of sunburn and helps prevent signs of premature aging. Provides opacity and whiteness to products.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive skin. It's often used in sunscreens for children but should be used with caution on sensitive skin if in nanoparticle form.
Target audience: Individuals looking for sun protection, particularly those with sensitive skin or for use on children.
Chemical composition: Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral. Inorganic compound.
Physical aspect: It is a white, odorless powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, but can leave a white cast on the skin, especially in higher concentrations.
Concentration: Concentration varies but often found in sunscreens at 5-15%, but can be used up to 25% when used as a sunscreen.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe and gentle on the skin, though it can cause a white cast, especially in higher concentrations. Can cause irritation in some people, concerns about nanoparticle form and potential absorption.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in sunscreens worldwide.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Mineral sunscreens like Titanium Dioxide have been considered less harmful to coral reefs than some chemical sunscreens, but there is ongoing debate and research.
Brief description: Titanium Dioxide is a mineral-based sunscreen agent that protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation. A naturally occurring mineral used as a white pigment, sunscreen agent, and a thickening agent.
Benefits: Provides broad-spectrum sun protection, reduces the risk of sunburn and helps prevent signs of premature aging. Provides opacity and whiteness to products.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive skin. It's often used in sunscreens for children but should be used with caution on sensitive skin if in nanoparticle form.
Target audience: Individuals looking for sun protection, particularly those with sensitive skin or for use on children.
Chemical composition: Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral. Inorganic compound.
Physical aspect: It is a white, odorless powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, but can leave a white cast on the skin, especially in higher concentrations.
Concentration: Concentration varies but often found in sunscreens at 5-15%, but can be used up to 25% when used as a sunscreen.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe and gentle on the skin, though it can cause a white cast, especially in higher concentrations. Can cause irritation in some people, concerns about nanoparticle form and potential absorption.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in sunscreens worldwide.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Mineral sunscreens like Titanium Dioxide have been considered less harmful to coral reefs than some chemical sunscreens, but there is ongoing debate and research.
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