Instant Whitening Serum/Cream with Titanium Dioxide

To achieve an instant whitening effect in your serum or cream, similar to a tone-up sunscreen, Titanium Dioxide is an excellent ingredient. It works by physically reflecting light, making the skin appear brighter immediately upon application.

Regarding your concern about using it at night: While Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter, at the low concentrations typically used for cosmetic tone-up (like 3-5%), its primary function is light reflection for visual whitening rather than significant UV protection. Therefore, incorporating it at these low percentages for the instant brightening effect is generally acceptable for both morning and night use, if the visual effect is desired at night.

For a serum or cream base, consider these types of Titanium Dioxide:

• Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™: This type is treated for easy dispersion, making it suitable for incorporating into various serum or cream bases to provide that instant tone-up effect. It is designed for make-up products.
• WaterMix™ White (Titanium Dioxide 60%, Water-Dispersion Liquid): If your serum or cream base is water-based, this liquid dispersion is very easy to incorporate and is specifically designed for tone-up formulas.

Recommended Usage:

A starting point of 3-5% is generally effective for a noticeable instant whitening effect without appearing unnaturally white or "chalky". You can adjust the percentage within the recommended range (often up to 10-15% for stronger effect, but test carefully) based on the desired level of whitening and how it feels on the skin.

For treating melasma, you would need to incorporate specific active ingredients targeting pigmentation, which are different from Titanium Dioxide. You can search for those ingredients separately.

We hope this helps you create your desired serum or cream!