Ingredient glossary
Titanium Dioxide
INCI: Titanium Dioxide · Also: TiO2
Sun protection
Does Titanium Dioxide clash with what you already use? Check it →A UV filter. What matters is how the finished sunscreen feels and whether it covers the full spectrum, not this one name on the label.
What it does
- uvb uva2 protection
strong evidenceEvidence shows titanium dioxide is an effective, photostable UVB/UVA2 filter with negligible absorption and a long history of safe topical use.
On a label: usually effective at 4-25%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- all
- sensitive
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- zinc oxide
- other uv filters
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