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Titanium dioxide
Titanium dioxide
Key Functions: Acts as a UV-blocking agent, opacifier, and pigment, ideal for sunscreens, soaps, and whitening creams.
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Information About Titanium dioxide
✅ Key Features
- High-purity, cosmetic-grade Titanium Dioxide (non-nano)
- Provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection in sunscreens
- Acts as a whitening and brightening agent in creams and makeup
- Improves coverage and opacity in foundations and soaps
- Safe, stable, and non-reactive in most cosmetic systems
🔬 Description
Titanium Dioxide – Cosmetic Pigment & UV Shield
Titanium Dioxide is a white mineral pigment widely used in cosmetics as a UV filter, brightener, and opacifying agent. It works by scattering and absorbing UV rays, offering protection against sun damage. Bio Shop™ offers non-nano, uncoated Titanium Dioxide, making it safe for daily-use skincare, soaps, lotions, makeup, and sunscreens. It is especially valuable in whitening creams, mineral foundations, and SPF formulations. Due to its inert and stable nature, it performs well across pH ranges and is suitable for both oil and water-based systems.
📊 Technical Data
INCI Name: Titanium Dioxide
CAS Number: 13463-67-7
Solubility: Insoluble in water and oil
Add Phase: Disperse into water or oil phase using high shear
pH Stability: Stable across pH 3–9
Processing Temperature: Stable up to 200°C
Appearance: Fine white powder
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Formula: TiO₂
Molecular Weight: 79.87 g/mol
Flash Point: Non-flammable
Density: ~4.23 g/cm³
Chemical Type: Inorganic oxide pigment
Functional Groups: Oxide
Primary Cosmetic Uses: Whitening, sun protection, coverage, pigment base
🧪 Recommended Usage
- Usage Rate: 1% – 25% depending on application
- Phase: Pre-disperse and add to oil or water phase
- Ideal For: Sunscreens, Whitening Creams, Soaps, Mineral Makeup, BB Creams
💡 Pro Tip
🌞 Always pre-disperse Titanium Dioxide in glycerin or propanediol to avoid clumping. For sunscreens, combine with zinc oxide and natural butters to create safe, mineral-based SPF products.
👩🔬 Skin Type Compatibility
✔️ Safe for all skin types, including sensitive
✔️ Non-comedogenic and non-irritant
✔️ Suitable for babies and daily-use SPF products
🧴 Formulation Ideas
1. Physical Sunscreen Cream
Use 10–15% Titanium Dioxide with zinc oxide and emulsifiers for SPF 30+ mineral sunblock.
2. Skin Whitening Lotion
Add 2% to a lotion with niacinamide and arbutin for enhanced brightening effect.
3. Mineral Foundation Base
Combine with iron oxides and mica for natural skin-tone coverage with sun protection.
4. Opacified Liquid Soap
Use 0.5–1% to give transparent soap a creamy, milky look.
5. BB Cream or Primer
Formulate with 3–5% TiO₂ to boost skin tone coverage and photo-protection in tinted products.
💧 Cosmetic Suitability:
Serums
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Not suitable for clear or lightweight formulas.
Creams & Lotions
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Adds whitening, UV protection, and opacity.
Toners
☆☆☆☆☆ – Not Suitable
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Incompatible with watery systems.
Face Masks
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Boosts brightness in cream and clay masks.
Cleansers
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Used for texture and visual enhancement.
Hair Masks
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Not a common ingredient for haircare.
Deodorants
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Can add opacity and absorbency.
Eye Creams
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
🟧🟧🟧⬜⬜ – Can lighten and brighten the under-eye area.
Shampoos
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – May cause residue; rarely used.
Soaps
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Enhances opacity and visual appeal.
Conditioners
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Not recommended for leave-on hair care.
Lip Balms
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
🟧🟧🟧⬜⬜ – Useful for tinted balms with SPF.
Body Butters
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Adds brightening and SPF properties.
Ointments
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
🟧🟧🟧⬜⬜ – Occasionally used for protection in barrier creams.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Is your Titanium Dioxide non-nano?
A1: Yes. Bio Shop™ offers non-nano grade, which does not penetrate the skin.
Q2: Can it be used in makeup foundations?
A2: Absolutely! It's perfect for coverage, brightness, and UV protection.
Q3: Is Titanium Dioxide safe?
A3: Yes — when used in non-nano, cosmetic-grade form, it is considered safe and non-toxic for topical use.
Q4: Is it effective alone in sunscreen?
A4: Yes, but it’s more effective when combined with Zinc Oxide for full-spectrum SPF.
Q5: Can it clog pores?
A5: No, it is non-comedogenic and ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
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