Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes from 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % of an organic cosmetic active ingredient which has ligand characteristics, from 0.1 wt % to 30 wt % of a titanium dioxide particulate material, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The titanium dioxide of the titanium dioxide particular matter is in the rutile form and has a geometric weight mean crystal size of from 0.35 ?m to 5 ?m. The particles of the titanium dioxide have a silica coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a well-dispersable, rutile-structured, microcrystalline titanium dioxide product, a product prepared by the method, and an effect paint and a lacquer provided by means of the product. In the method, the titanium dioxide starting material is first treated with a base to have an alkaline pH value, after which it is treated with an acid to have a hydrochloric acid content of 8 to 30 g/l, neutralized, processed, and calcinated. In particular, the preparation method is characterized by the use of a pretreatment chemical before the calcination stage to improve the dispersability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a well-dispersable, rutile-structured, microcrystalline titanium dioxide product, a product prepared by the method, and an effect paint and a lacquer provided by means of the product. In the method, the titanium dioxide starting material is first treated with a base to have an alkaline pH value, after which it is treated with an acid to have a hydrochloric acid content of 8 to 30 g/l, neutralized, processed, and calcinated. In particular, the preparation method is characterized by the use of a pretreatment chemical before the calcination stage to improve the dispersability.