search by
Copyright @ Pol J Cosmetol
Pol J Cosmetol 2022, 25(4): 217-221pl  What´s next with titanium dioxide? Bad PR or a real danger?Dominika Świątczak 1,2/, Magdalena Małecka 1/ 1/ Katedra Chemii Fizycznej, Wydział Chemii, Uniwersytet Łódzki w Łodzi 2/ Delia Cosmetics, Delia Cosmetics Sp. z o.o. w Konstantynowie Łódzkim Summary The safety of chemicals regarding to consumer health is undoubtedly one of the highest priorities of the cosmetics industry and competent authorities. Each year, raw materials are carefully and extensively assessed and may eventually be classified as toxic and consequently restricted for use in the European Union. In this aspect, titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the cosmetic raw material that we have probably heard the most about in recent years. The turmoil regarding ratings and restrictions each time shakes the world of cosmetics manufacturers and leaves uncertainty about the next steps. The manuscript is a kind of summary of the unstable situation of titanium dioxide on the cosmetics market. Despite the fact that at the moment we can be calm about the use of titanium white in products that do not cause exposure to this substance by inhalation, the cosmetics producers are struggling with the bad reputation of titanium dioxide. Will the cosmetics industry be forced to look for alternative "replacements" of titanium dioxide? Key words: titanium dioxide, cosmetic pigment, cosmetic regulation, safety of cosmetic materials |