Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Good

Texture enhancer

No known benefits

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate at a glance

  • Used as a surface treatment for cosmetic pigments
  • Also used to coat titanium dioxide nanoparticles
  • Helps keep titanium dioxide nanoparticles stable in sunscreen formulas
  • Improves the efficacy of sunscreen formulas

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate description

Isopropyl titanium triisostearate is a synthetic ingredient used as a surface treatment for cosmetic pigments in products such as mascara because of its ability to help form a uniform coating which suspends and helps disperse pigments. Isopropyl titanium triisostearate is also used to coat titanium dioxide nanoparticles to keep them evenly suspended and stable in sunscreen formulations. This results in the improvement of sunscreen’s ability to protect skin from UV light.

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate references

  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, July 2018, pages 241-248
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, June 2014, pages 89-96
  • Principles and Practice of Photoprotection, edited by Steven Q. Wang, Henry W. Lim, page 297

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.