At a glance
Mineral UV filter with a focus on UV-B
Titanium dioxide is a white, inorganic pigment and, like zinc oxide, is approved in the EU as a UV filter at up to 25%. It mainly absorbs UV radiation and reflects only a small share; its strength lies in the UVB range. Combined with zinc oxide, which is stronger in long-wave UVA, it covers a broad spectrum.
Titanium dioxide in our sun protection
How does titanium dioxide feel on the skin?
Titanium dioxide is a fine white powder; how it feels and looks depends on the amount and the base.
How does titanium dioxide work on the skin?
Three properties that define titanium dioxide as a UV filter.
Absorption, not a mirror
Titanium dioxide mainly absorbs UV radiation; in the UV range it reflects only about 4–5% (Cole et al. 2016).
UV-B specialist
Particularly effective in the UVB range (290–320 nm); zinc oxide is stronger in UVA (Smijs & Pavel 2011).
Stable in storage
As an inorganic pigment, titanium dioxide does not break down; the shelf life of the product is limited by its oils and waxes.
What can you use titanium dioxide for?
High sun protection on the face for your daily routine
Lip Balm SPF15 with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
Water-resistant solid sunscreen for climbing, hiking, surfing
Solid stick for forehead, nose, cheeks and ears
SPF 50 for high-UV days at altitude
Mini in Light Sand with beige iron oxide pigments
Tested water-resistant; reapply after swimming and towelling
Titanium dioxide pairs especially well with …
Three of them are in our solid sunscreens; one complements your evening care.
Stronger in UVA; together the two filters cover UVA and UVB.
Learn moreA nourishing base, makes sunscreen creamier and richer.
Mehr erfahrenGives the solid sunscreen its shape and firmness.
Learn moreAs a care oil in the evening, once the sunscreen is washed off.
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