This special treatment enables pigments to be evenly dispersed in the formula and to be spread out easily and evenly upon application. They both have hairy legs and arms and this was so much easier to use for them than the other, thicker kinds. CoTZ Sunscreen produces some of the most complete, full-spectrum sunscreens available today using only titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. I struggle with dry skin and like that the product leaves a noticeably dewy, glowy finish, though that may not be your cup of tea based on your skin type.

The big difference is supposed to be that chemical agents absorb UV-light while physical agents reflect it like a bunch of mini umbrellas on top of the skin. In suncare products, it binds to physical UV filters to maximize their protection while minimizing any white casts. Once absorbed they might form unwanted complexes with proteins and they might promote the formation of evil free radicals. Applying even the most basic SPF protection can cause intense burning, making it difficult to do the right thing every day. These products are not only ideal for anyone who wants to prevent sun damage but also a great choice for people with light-sensitive medical conditions.I’m so happy to have stumbled across these two sunscreens as they were a much needed reprieve from Supergoop! No dyes, fragrance, or essential oils are here which is nice to see (and a nice change from the potpourri bowl that is Supergoop!

All of our products use only the mineral sunscreen active ingredients Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide in sheer, elegant formulas. Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters).

As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. CōTZ sunscreens contain a proprietary blend of multiple-sized particles that form a protective physical barrier to reflect and refract UV radiation. That’s because we use only the highest quality active and inactive ingredients, delivering excellent protection in formulas that are a pleasure to wear. We wrote more about nanoparticles and the concerns around them here, but the gist is that if nanoparticles were absorbed into the skin that would be a reason for legitimate health concerns. I'd love to always wear my favorite non-water-resistant spf, but unfortunately those are not so helpful for when you're at the beach/pool - on such days, I dread having to reach for the thick pasty gloopy water-resistant ones.

Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Overall, it was a little greasier than the thicker sunscreens, but the ability to spread it and rub it in was worth it. All in all, if you've found a Zinc Oxide sunscreen that you are happy to use every single day, that's fantastic and we suggest you stick with it.

The first main difference is that while TiO2 gives a nice broad spectrum protection, Zinc Oxide has an even nicer and even broader spectrum protection. This product gives good sunscreen protection and a soft glow to my face (no dryness here and I'm 73 years young). SPF isn't going to give you the protection that is specifies on the tube unless you are applying enough of the cream to get the coverage you need!The Cotz lip balm offers SPF 45 protection and helps moisturize the lips while protecting them from harmful sun rays. Because it is also a primer it has a silky feel to it and it is just tinted enough to even out my skin tone. Q4: Can I use COTZ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 if I'm undergoing skin treatments like TCA or Jessners peels? The pigment can be an inorganic sunscreen (such as titanium dioxide) or a colorant that is blended with alumina platelets and then often coated with some kind of silicone (such as triethoxycaprylylsilane). Meaning that it protects the skin by reflecting the UVA and UVB rays like millions of tiny mirrors on the skin.