why is titanium dioxide in sunscreen?

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why is titanium dioxide in sunscreen?

2006-07-25 00:30:34 · 3 answers · asked by Missy G 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body

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Because this is a sunblocking agent. It blocks out UVB and UVA rays, by reflecting them away. It's also a non-chemical ingredient, so it is totally safe. Zinc oxide is another example of a physical sunblocking agent. HTH.

2006-07-25 03:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

i dont no but its the main ingrediant in foundation probably something got to do with making it creamy or stay on

2006-07-25 00:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by parisxxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it has so much crap in it that it causes skin cancer.

2006-07-25 00:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋