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Titanium Dioxide

The most common mineral sunscreen filter and white pigment — Titanium Dioxide protects against UVA and UVB without chemical reactions, immediately after application. Safe, even for children and pregnant women.

Mineral SPFUVA+UVBWhite pigmentFor children
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) — a mineral pigment and UV filter. In sunscreens — a physical (mineral) filter: reflects and scatters UVA and UVB rays. Nano vs Non-nano form: nanoparticles — less visible whiteness, but safety concerns. Non-nano — larger, but visible whiteness. In INCI: Titanium Dioxide or CI 77891.

Mineral SPF-active in children's sunscreens, SPF creams for sensitive skin, and physical sunscreens. Also a white pigment in decorative cosmetics.

Key Benefits

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Mineral UVA + UVB protection
Physically reflects and scatters a wide range of UV radiation — does not engage in chemical reactions like organic filters. Effect immediately after application without waiting.
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Safety for children and pregnant women
FDA and EU recognize Titanium Dioxide as safe in cosmetic concentrations. Recommended by pediatricians and dermatologists for sensitive and children's skin instead of chemical filters.
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Does not irritate sensitive skin
Chemically inert mineral — does not react with the skin and does not cause hormonal or photochemical reactions unlike avobenzone and oxybenzone.

Suitable for

Sensitive skinChildren's skinPregnant womenIn acne

Main Actions

✓ UVA protection✓ UVB protection✓ Mineral SPF✓ White pigment
White shade and nano forms

Uncoated Titanium Dioxide leaves a noticeable white shade — especially on darker skin tones. Nano forms are less visible, but there are concerns about penetration through the skin. Products with 'tinted' or 'transparent' TiO₂ — treated to minimize whiteness.

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