CotzSensitive SPF 40 Mineral SunscreenIngredients

Cotz Sensitive SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen is a product from Sunscreens category with 27 ingredients. Notable: Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate. The product is made by Cotz.

Sensitive SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging and 8 more.

Organic score: 22% natural vs 74% chemical.

INCI

Zinc Oxide

Bulking agent, Colorant

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cyclohexasiloxane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidants [2]: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate

Protection 5: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Softening 4: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Tocopheryl Acetate

Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone

UV Protection 2: Zinc Oxide (20%), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Zinc Oxide (20%), Triethanolamine

Can support fungal acne

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate-20

Silicones

4 components

Cyclopentasiloxane^#7

Dimethicone^#8

Dimethiconol^#11

Stearyl Dimethicone^#22

PEG

2 components

PEG-10 Dimethicone^#16

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate^#17

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#13

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Detailed view

Cotz Sensitive SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

#3Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Origin: No information

Role: No information

#4Caprylyl Glycol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.