Titanium Dioxide

Mineral UV filter

Generally safe

A physical sunscreen and whitening pigment. Safe on skin; only inhalable loose powder form is a concern.

Safe amount 2 studies cited

Up to 25% as a sunscreen filter; avoid loose aerosol powders

Technical data

Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.

Safety by concentration

Up to 25% (sunscreen filter)Generally safe

Cited sources

Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics

Dréno et al., Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2019

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Products containing Titanium Dioxide

Frequently asked questions

Is Titanium Dioxide safe?

A physical sunscreen and whitening pigment. Safe on skin; only inhalable loose powder form is a concern. Up to 25% as a sunscreen filter; avoid loose aerosol powders

Which products contain Titanium Dioxide?

CC+ Cream Full Coverage with SPF 50+