Manganese Oxide
What Manganese Oxide is & what it does
Manganese Oxide is an inorganic manganese compound used in cosmetics mainly as a colorant and opacifying pigment. It contributes tones ranging from brown to violet depending on the form and is valued for stability in finished products. In sunscreens or tinted formulas it serves a cosmetic coloring role rather than providing UV protection.
What does Manganese Oxide do in skincare?
It is used mainly as a colorant and opacifying pigment, giving brown to violet tones depending on the form. In tinted creams or sunscreens it helps set the product's color. It serves a cosmetic role and is not a UV filter.
Is Manganese Oxide safe?
It is used as a cosmetic colorant in finished products at controlled levels. As an inorganic pigment it is generally considered stable on the skin. Specifics depend on the grade and the regulations that apply to the product.
Is Manganese Oxide natural or synthetic?
Manganese oxides occur in nature as minerals, but cosmetic-grade pigment is usually produced and purified through controlled industrial processes for consistent color and quality. The result is the same type of inorganic compound either way.
Sunscreens with Manganese Oxide
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream Spf 50+
90/100
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Heliocare Hydra Gel SPF 50 Sun Touch
82/100
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Boots Soltan Kids Once 8hr Protect & Play SPF 30
80/100
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Soltan Protect & Moisturise Spf 50+
80/100
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Soltan Protect & Moisturise Spf 30
79/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Compact SPF 50+
79/100
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Natural Veil UV Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
76/100