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NIOBIUM PENTOXIDE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Niobium pentoxide — an inert refractive mineral oxide used in some makeup as a pigment or opacifier. Stable on skin; concerns are mainly powder inhalation during manufacture.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTI-SEBUMDEODORANTORAL CAREOXIDISING

Skin benefits

  • Inert opacifier
  • High refractive index
  • Heat stable

Known concerns

  • Powder inhalation hazard
  • Limited cosmetic dossier
  • Possible impurities

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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