Ingredient guide
Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form) in Face Moisturizer
What Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form) does in face moisturizer and how it's regulated.
About Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)
Titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form (<100nm) used in sunscreens to eliminate the white cast of traditional mineral sunscreens.
Why brands use it in face moisturizer
Nanoparticle size eliminates the visible white cast that makes traditional mineral sunscreens cosmetically unappealing, while maintaining UV-filtering effectiveness.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: Approved for sunscreen use. No distinction between nano and non-nano forms in US regulations. EU requires 'nano' labeling when nanoparticles are used.
- European Union: Not on the EU prohibited list (some ingredients have concentration limits)
- Canada: Not restricted
Common alternatives
Other ingredients formulators use for a similar job in face moisturizer:
non-nano zinc oxide
non-nano titanium dioxide
iron oxides (supplementary UV protection)
FAQ
What is Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)?
Titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form (<100nm) used in sunscreens to eliminate the white cast of traditional mineral sunscreens.
Why is Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form) used in face moisturizer?
Nanoparticle size eliminates the visible white cast that makes traditional mineral sunscreens cosmetically unappealing, while maintaining UV-filtering effectiveness.
How is Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form) regulated?
Approved for sunscreen use. No distinction between nano and non-nano forms in US regulations. EU requires 'nano' labeling when nanoparticles are used.
Does Numbrrrz lip balm contain Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)?
No. Numbrrrz is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
