Titanium Dioxide

Also known as TiO2, mineral UV filter, CI 77891

What is titanium dioxide?

Titanium dioxide is a white mineral used as a sunscreen filter. It blocks UVB and some UVA rays, and it has a long safety record. Most mineral sunscreens pair it with zinc oxide, which covers the long UVA rays titanium dioxide misses.
Best forSensitive skin Mineral SPF Acne-prone skin Kids

Sunscreens with titanium dioxide

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex Hero Image shop at Exclusive Beauty Club Colorescience Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 $58.00 EltaMD UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 1.7 oz shop at Exclusive Beauty EltaMD EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Untinted $24.50 EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen EltaMD EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen $25.50 Pavise Dynamic Age Defense SPF 30 Shop at Exclusive Beauty Club Pavise Pavise Dynamic Age Defense SPF 30 $148.00

Pairs well with

  • Zinc oxide
  • Iron oxides
  • Antioxidants
  • Niacinamide

Use with caution

  • White cast on deeper skin tones (pick a tinted formula)
  • Breathing in loose powders or sprays

Titanium Dioxide FAQs

Titanium dioxide is safe in sunscreen lotions and creams. It stays on the surface of your skin and isn't absorbed.

Zinc oxide covers more of the UVA range. Titanium dioxide is stronger against UVB, so the best mineral sunscreens use both.

Titanium dioxide doesn't clog pores. It suits acne-prone skin.

It can on deeper skin tones. Tinted formulas cover the white with iron oxides.

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This content on this page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always speak to a dermatologist before starting a new skincare routine.