Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a colorant, opacifying agent. It appears in about 5% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,686 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Function | COLORANT, OPACIFYING, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER |
| CAS number | 13463-67-7 |
| EC number | 236-675-5 |
| Prevalence | 4,230 products (4.56% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,686 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 40,500 |
Used in
Sunscreens 37.6%Foundations 8.8%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 6%Wash Off Masks 4%Face Cleansers 2.8%Blushes 2.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Titanium Dioxide do in skincare?
- Titanium Dioxide functions as a colorant, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Titanium Dioxide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Titanium Dioxide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (37.6% of its uses).
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