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Iron Oxide

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Iron Oxide skin safety dashboard

Iron Oxide scores 95/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

0/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Iron Oxide and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Iron Oxide. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Iron Oxide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 0/5

Iron Oxide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 0/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Iron Oxide?

Low Concern

Iron Oxide currently scores 95/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Iron Oxide safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Iron Oxide a safety score of 95/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Iron Oxide?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Iron Oxide, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

Avène Mineral Fluid SPF50+ - contains Iron Oxide
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Avène Mineral Fluid SPF50+

low

Mineral color pigments that tint the product and reduce the typical white cast of mineral filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron Oxide and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Iron Oxide. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Iron Oxide appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Iron Oxide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Iron Oxide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 0/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Iron Oxide?
Iron Oxide currently scores 95/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Iron Oxide safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Iron Oxide a safety score of 95/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Iron Oxide?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Iron Oxide, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.