Titanium Dioxide
AKA “● TITANIUM(IV) OXIDE, RUTILE, <, SINGLE CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Titanium dioxide
AKA: ● TITANIUM(IV) OXIDE, RUTILE, <, SINGLE CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE
Mineral · Uv Absorber · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Colorant
Mineral
Clean
A natural mineral that provides opaque coverage and gentle sun protection. Creates a smooth, brightening effect while shielding skin from UV rays.
Formula
O2Ti
Mol. Weight
79.87
CAS #
13463-67-7
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Opacifying
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Uv Filter
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Take the Skin ID quiz to see if this matches your skinMelanin-Rich Skin
Highly Suitable
EWG
1
CIR
—
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
25.0%
0%35%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Sunscreen): 25%. 21 CFR 352.10 | EU/SCCS limit: 10% in cosmetic products. Opinion: SCCS/1667/24
Regulatory Agencies
Titanium Dioxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Titanium Dioxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Comparative study of titanium dioxide to improve the quality of finished cosmetic products.
Świątczak D, Belica-Pacha S, Zawisza A, Kisielewska A, Światły-Błaszkiewicz A et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2023
BSA Adsorption on Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle Surfaces ...
Raweewan Thiramanas, Yodsathorn Wongngam, Goragot Supanakorn, Duangporn Polpanich
ACS applied bio materials, 2024
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG