Titanium Dioxide
Mineral UV filter
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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Foundation
IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage with SPF 50+
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