The read.
1 = low concern, 10 = avoid
At a glance.
5/10
Hazard Score
0
Products Found
Allowed
Regulatory Status
4
Known Aliases
Commonly found in
Why you should care.
Titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form (<100nm) used in sunscreens to eliminate the white cast of traditional mineral sunscreens. While non-nano titanium dioxide is considered safe, the nanoparticle form raises concerns about cellular penetration, inhalation risks, and potential DNA damage.
Top Health Concern
Nanoparticles can generate reactive oxygen species (free radicals) when exposed to UV light, potentially causing DNA damage.
Source: Toxicology Letters, 2009 — nano-TiO2 genotoxicity in human cell lines
+2 more health risks documented. Read full analysis
The Numbrrrz alternative.
Numbrrrz products contain no nano titanium dioxide or nanoparticle ingredients. Our lip balms use only Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Beeswax, and Vitamin E — no UV filters of any kind.
Day 42 of 50
All 50 ingredients.
A new ingredient is featured every day. Explore the full database below.
7
Petroleum / Petrolatum
6
Mineral Oil
5
Paraffin Wax
8
Parabens
9
Formaldehyde Releasers
4
Phenoxyethanol
8
Methylisothiazolinone
7
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
5
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
7
Camphor
6
Menthol
7
Phenol
6
Salicylic Acid
9
Phthalates
8
Triclosan
8
Oxybenzone
7
Octinoxate
6
Homosalate
5
Avobenzone
7
Synthetic Fragrance
6
Artificial Colors
4
Dimethicone
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)
7
DEA, MEA & TEA (Ethanolamines)
6
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
7
Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)
5
Octisalate
10
Lead
9
Coal Tar
5
Bismuth Oxychloride
7
Talc
8
Carbon Black
4
Lanolin
3
Palm Oil
6
Retinyl Palmitate
9
Hydroquinone
8
Toluene
5
Aluminum Compounds
7
Siloxanes (Cyclic Silicones)
Today5
Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)
8
Benzophenone
8
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
9
Quaternium-15
7
Imidazolidinyl Urea
4
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
6
Triethanolamine (TEA)
5
Ceteareth-20
3
Polybutene