Is Titanium Dioxide in Mineral Makeup Safe?

Q: Is mineral makeup bad for your lungs (inhalation)?   Should I use liquids instead?

A: It is unsafe to inhale certain minerals, like Titanium Dioxide, when they are so small in the nanoparticle form. It is known to cause scarring and is also a possible carcinogen.

However, not all mineral companies use nanoparticles. One of the benefits to powders is that they contain a natural SPF, choose a pressed one if you are afraid of inhaling it.

Liquid formulas can be good as well but you have to be careful because liquids contain more ingredients that you need to look out for and avoid — like parabens, fragrance, petrochemicals. Use the Skin Deep Database to see the safety of your products.

This is from the Campaign for Safe Cosemetics:
"Avoid personal care products that advertise use of nanotechnology or nano ingredients. Because no labeling laws exist for nanotechnology in any type of consumer product anywhere in the world, nanotech may be difficult to avoid completely. One thing you can do: contact the customer service department of cosmetics companies whose products you use, and ask if they use nanotech. If so, let them know that you won't be buying their products until they remove the nano particles."

In the end, it's all about your preference, and your due diligence.  read your labels and do your research!!!


Veludo Velvet Foundation by CDB is free of titanium dioxide, period.  We have chosen to not use this ingredient in this product.  For more information, go to www.christopherdrummond.com, to read more about safe cosmetics, and the choices you have.


Christopher Drummond is a Pro Makeup Artist, specializing in healthy makeup products.  He has been in the makeup industry for over 15 years.

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