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1 Μαρ 2024 · This article aims to shed light on the darker aspects of titanium dioxide, particularly its use in cosmetics and the growing concerns linking it to adverse health effects, including cancer ...
Titanium Dioxide - Safe Cosmetics. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used in a variety of personal care products, including sunscreens, pressed powders, and loose powders, as a UV filter or whitening agent. In lotions and creams (dermal exposure), it is not a risk for adverse health effects.
In October 2020 the SCCS confirmed the safety of TiO 2 in a range of cosmetic applications, including face products in loose powder form and hair aerosol spray products. In their latest opinion published on December 2023, SCCS concluded that some types of TiO₂ are subject to additional testing.
On the basis of safety assessment, the SCCS is of the opinion that the use of pigmentary titanium dioxide (TiO2) up to a maximum concentration of 25% in a typical hair styling aerosol spray product is not safe for either general consumers or hairdressers.
13 Απρ 2018 · Titanium dioxide can be both safe and unsafe, depending on its use. When inhaled, titanium dioxide is considered possibly carcinogenic to humans. This means that in products that contain powdered titanium dioxide like loose powders, pressed powders, eyeshadows, and blushes in which the makeup is in powder form, titanium dioxide can be inhaled.
What is Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics? Titanium dioxide in cosmetics; is a white pigment that provides opacity and coverage to skin care products, makeup, and sunscreen. It’s commonly found in powder-based cosmetic formulations, including loose or pressed powders.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) considers nano-TiO 2 as a non-sensitizer and as mild- or non-irritant to skin and concludes in no evidence of carcinogenicity (supported by the European Chemicals Agency), mutagenicity or reproductive toxicity after dermal exposure to nano-TiO 2.
