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Iron Oxide

INCI Iron Oxide

Colorant Formula Support

What it is & what it does

Iron Oxides are pigments used to tint cosmetic and sunscreen formulas.
In sufficiently tinted sunscreens, iron oxides can reduce transmission of visible light, which is relevant for people whose hyperpigmentation is worsened by visible light. Their value depends on pigment level and finished-product testing.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.