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TITANIUM DIOXIDE

INCI: Titanium Dioxide

What is Titanium Dioxide?

Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral. It is an oxide of the mineral titanium, with the chemical formula TiO2. It is extracted from its naturally occurring mineral ores, ilmenite and rutile. It is a white crystalline powder with a characteristic odor. TiO2 has a wide variety of uses such as a pigment in paints and varnishes, as an opacifier and thickener in the making of plastics, paper, medicines, and the food industry.

Use & Benefits:

• Pigment and UV Absorber: Titanium dioxide is used as a pigment and UV rays absorber in sunscreens.
• Makeup Enhancement: Due to its white color and high refractive index, it is used in a variety of makeup products. It gives opaqueness and reduces the transparency of face powders.
• UV Radiation Protection: It has the ability to absorb harmful UV radiation coming from the sun. When used, it forms a thin film on the surface of the skin and protects the skin from damage caused by UV rays.
• Ingredient for Sensitive Skin: Due to its inertness, it is a useful ingredient in sunscreens designed for infants and people with sensitive skin.
• Concentration in Products: It is used at a concentration of 2-25% depending on the product.
• Versatile Formulations: It is used in formulations of creams, lotions, gels, sunscreens, and other skincare products.

References:

https://www.makingcosmetics.com/Titanium-Dioxide_p_263.html

https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci/titanium-dioxide

https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/titanium-dioxide-0

 

 

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