TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

✨ Role: Titanium dioxide is mainly used as a UV filter in suncare products, helping to protect the skin against UVA and UVB rays. It also has opacifying properties, making it an excellent skin-tone-evening ingredient in make-up products.

Ingredient type: Inorganic

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally safe. However, it is important to take care to avoid inhalation of particles in powder form.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is mineral-based and suitable for vegan formulas.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by sensitive skin, titanium dioxide is often considered less irritating than some chemical sunscreens. Nevertheless, its ability to leave a white residue on the skin can be perceived as a drawback.

Present in: Sunscreens, foundations, compact powders, BB creams and other make-up and skincare products containing sun protection.