TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Non-Nano)

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Other Names: Dioxo titanium

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

What it is: Titanium Dioxide is a naturally derived mineral used as a UV filter in sunscreen formulations. It is also added to tinted sunscreens to enhance the pigment and improve coverage.

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Considered safe for use by pregnant women
Nursing Mother
Considered safe for use by nursing mothers
Babies under 2 years
As per the current usage/dosage guidelines, it is best to use products with this ingredient, only as guided by your physician (Sunscreens are not recommended for babies under six months of age)
Childrens
Considered safe for use in children
Cancer Free
Not recommended for people with a history of/at risk of cancer

Notes:

  • Titanium Dioxide does not significantly penetrate the skin, posing no significant risk to a developing fetus and no risk of transfer to an infant via breast milk. Therefore, it is considered safe for use during pregnancy and nursing.
  • Titanium Dioxide is categorized as a potential carcinogen when inhaled. Therefore, it is best to avoid products that pose an inhalation risk, such as spray sunscreens.

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
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Natural Origin
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Biodegradable
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Ecotoxicity
No adverse effects are associated with the non-nano form, but nanoparticles are known to have aquatic toxicity

Note:

  • At CHOSEN, we use non-nano Titanium Dioxide in some SAFESCREEN sunscreens to ensure safety for both you and the planet.

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
acne prone skin
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sensitive skin
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Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR Data unavailable
European Union – SCCS Safe to use, as per current practice
US FDA Safe to use, as per current practice
ASEAN guidelines Safe to use, as per current practice

Conclusionconclusion
As per the above regional guidelines, Titanium dioxide is safe as per the current practice of use.

Referencesbook

  1. https://european-union.europa.eu
  2. https://health.ec.europa.eu
  3. https://echa.europa.eu
  4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
  5. https://aseancosmetics.org
  6. https://www.hsa.gov.sg
  7. https://www.tga.gov.au
  8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in