Titanium Dioxide

CI 77891

uv filterCAS: 13463-67-7

Mineral UV filter. Broad UVA/UVB protection. Very safe topically. Concern only with inhaled nanoparticles. Can leave white cast.

Safety Ratings

Safety5/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score2/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
4/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
5/5
combination
4/5
normal
5/5

Addresses Concerns

sun protection

Functions

UV filterUVA/UVB protectionphysical sunscreencolorant

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 25%
US
approvedmax 25%

Known Interactions

synergy
Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide provides strong UVA protection while titanium dioxide excels at UVB protection. Combining both mineral UV filters achieves truly broad-spectrum sun protection, which is why they are used together in most mineral sunscreens.

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