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.
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