Titanium dioxide helps protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Plus, it’s generally considered to be safe for sensitive skin types. Not only that, but it might also make for sunscreens that are more suitable for children and infants since it’s much less likely to cause stinging compared to chemical sunscreens. And when used in foundations, titanium dioxide can even provide a little extra sun protection on top of your daily SPF.

Comparisons

Magnesium can be made by several methods (Fig. 1), but the most common method of manufacture is by the electrolytic process, as for example the electrolysis of magnesium chloride.