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Fallene Cotz SPF 58 is a mineral-based sunscreen that utilizes ultra-micronized titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and iron oxide for effective protection from the sun's harmful rays. Cotz is dye-, oil-, PABA- and fragrance-free, offering full-spectrum protection without any 'chemical sunscreen' ingredients. This product is ideal for light-sensitive and pediatric uses, but it is also an excellent sunscreen choice for just about anyone with sensitive skin. In addition, this sunscreen offers significant water-resistant properties, which makes it an ideal choice for active people and outdoor activities. Cotz SPF 58 will leave your skin soft, smooth, and, most importantly, protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

The Cotz SPF 58 sunscreen offers: Full-spectrum sun protection. Combined multiple particle sizes of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxide. Special formula that is perfect for photo-sensitive individuals.

Fallene Cotz SPF 58 sunscreen combines multiple particle sizes of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxide to offer excellent full-spectrum protection.

The Full-Spectrum Sun Protection
Fallene, Ltd. produces the most complete full spectrum sun protection available. Cotz SPF 58, Lipcotz SPF 45, Clear SPF 65, and Tinted SPF 60, all combine multiple particle sizes of micronized titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxide to form a complete barrier from the light spectrum, including UVA/UVB.

The Cotz SPF 58, as well as the other Fallene products, are specially designed for photo-sensitive individuals, but are perfect for anyone concerned about maintaining healthy skin and promoting the integrity of their immune system.

The Dangers of UVB Wavelengths
SPF rating does not adequately measure protection from all the damaging radiation effects of light. SPF is only a determination of protection from one specific wavelength of ultraviolet radiation, the UVB (290nm - 320nm). Unfortunately, there is no currently approved standard to rate the quality of a sunscreen's UVA protective capabilities. UVA (320nm - 400nm) is the deeper penetrating wavelength that is more often associated with skin changes, such as wrinkling, pigmentation, and long term damage. The SPF rating system does not accurately or completely define a sunscreen's protective capabilities from harmful ultraviolet radiation, except the UVB wavelength.

UVB creates a red, painful irritation first experienced during early sun exposure, but UVB is not the only ultraviolet wavelength damaging to the skin. In fact, UVB has only a minimal effect upon the deeper depth of skin. UVB and UVA radiation are both recognized as causing skin cancer, and SPF 30 protection is just not enough.

Direct Physical Photoblockers Benefits
Most of the physical photoblockers are naturally occurring metal compounds (iron, chromium, zinc, titanium, etc), although some, such as bismuth, are man-made. In addition to their photo-protective attributes, these substances also assist in preventing windburns and skin damage from wind-driven micro-particles, such as dirt and grime. These physical blockers also offer a substantial defense against infrared rays in two ways.

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First, particles that are large enough to be seen, i.e. the reflect visible light, will also reflect and refract infrared waves that are the most harmful to the skin (760nm - 1,800nm). Second, regardless of particle size, these metal-based materials act as a 'heat sink' and thereby reduce the heat effect on the skin.

Titanium Dioxide: Absorbs Light and Protects Skin
This white-pigment powder is widely used in cosmetics. Products containing large-particle titanium have a greater opacity, which means they have greater lightening or whitening qualities. Opaque titanium dioxide is highly reflective and strongly scatters all UV and visible rays. It also reflects much of the skin-damaging infrared waves, keeping skin cooler and reducing 'heat' damage that causes unwanted photo-aging.

To photo-stabilize titanium dioxide it must be micro-coated with a protectant, such as silicone or aluminum oxide. Since titanium dioxide spreads poorly on the skin, another way to inhibit its breakdown is to incorporate titanium dioxide with other blockers. To achieve cosmetic elegance and usefulness, microcoating the titanium dioxide assures a good, even application to the skin. A downside of large-particle titanium dioxide products is that they produce a white, opaque appearance on the skin when applied. However, submicronizing the titanium dioxide powder, as Fallene does, creates small particles that absorb visible light and protect the skin, but they're still invisible on the skin, so you're not covered in embarrassing white salve.

Transparent (sub-micronized) titanium dioxide works by absorbing, reflecting and scattering UVB and some UVA rays. However, protection against UV, visible and infrared is significantly limited when submicronized titanium dioxide is the primary protectant.

Zinc Oxide: Extends Photo-Protection
Zinc Oxide has been known and used topically for centuries as a skin protectant and wound-healing adjuvant and is also recognized as a mild antimicrobial agent. More than 50 years ago, zinc oxide was indicated as a block for ultraviolet light (UVB/UVA). It also reflects infrared from the skin, as does titanium dioxide. However, its ability to protect in the long UVA range (300nn - 400nm) is much higher than titanium dioxide. Zinc oxide absorbs, rather than scatters, most UVA, while titanium dioxide primarily scatters these wavelengths. Thus, formulated in combination with titanium dioxide, ultra-fine zinc oxide 'closes the window' in the UVA range. Zinc oxide works to both complement titanium dioxide's protection and extend photo-protection to the skin where titanium dioxide is insufficient. The optimal particle size range for ultraviolet blocking zinc oxide (without blocking visible wavelengths) is approximately 80 to 150 nanometers (1,000 nanometers = 1 micron).

Iron Oxides: Adds Color and Complements Primary UV Blocking Agents
Iron oxide is used in a wide array of cosmetics to provide cover-up color. Cosmetic iron oxides are manufactured to a high purity, desired color and particle size.

Iron oxide pigments for cosmetic use are micronized powders. They are available in a number of shades and tones of red, yellow, black and brown. These cosmetic pigments, if incorporated at adequate concentration and properly dispersed, not only add color, but they also provide significant skin protection from multiple wavelengths of light.

Ultra-submicronized iron oxides protect against visible light waves, but also add a little color to the finished product. This allows for the addition of higher levels of infrared protecting iron oxides, while retaining the cosmetic elegance and shade of the final preparation. Submicronized iron oxides block ultraviolet rays, which is a great complement to the primary UV blocking agents.


What's in the Box
Fallene Cotz SPF 58 water-resistant sunscreen tube (2.5-ounces).



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Customer Rating: - The Best Sun Screen
I would never use anything else on my face. I used to buy it from my doctor's office so I was happy when I found it here for less. I gave a tube to my daughter and now she will not use another sun screen either. No chemicals, it does not make my eyes water and the zinc reduces skin redness. Love it!

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Customer Rating: - The Benchmark of Screening the Sun!
So you are looking for a way to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun? Most people turn to many of the leading products on the market today by Neutrogena, Hawaiian Tropics, Banana Boat, Coppertone, and the list goes on and on.

Most of these I have tried in recent years and must say for the most part, Neutrogena was always my favorite. However, being fair skin and sensitive, there were times when even the Neutrogena products irritated my skin.

Several weeks ago as I was getting ready for an upcoming week at the beach, I took advantage of Amazon's great prices and purchased the Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch sunblock as I have done in the past.

Came across the Fallene products and after reading many of the reviews, thought I would give the Fallene Cotz SPF 58 Water Resistant UVB/UVA Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin a try.

Well, all I can say is I have FINALLY found what I have been looking for years and years now; not a sunscreen, but something to actually screen the sun...Welcome Fallene Cotz SPF 58 Water Resistant UVB/UVA Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin.

After using it for 7 days in a row, WOW is all I can say. Sure wish I would had discovered this sooner, but it is the BEST product for screening the sun I have come across, particularly having fair skin and being sensitive to the sun.

Applied the product as the label suggested each morning before heading out to the beach for the day and each evening when I came in, it was like being under an umbrella all day long. None of the problems I have experienced with many of the other sunscreens: strong product odor, product running in your eyes when you sweat, skin irritates...those of us that have had these type of problems know exactly what I am referring to as it makes being at the beach anything but a fun experience.

I am sold on Fallene Cotz SPF 58 Water Resistant UVB/UVA Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin. You might pay a little more for this product than some of the typical sunscreens, but now you see why, Fallene Cotz SPF 58 Water Resistant UVB/UVA Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin is anything but your typical sunscreen.

Thank you Fallene!

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Customer Rating: - brown smudge
Cotz works fine as a sunscreen. The sunscreen texture is more like a paste than a lotion. The sunscreen also has a brown hue which will leave a brown smudge on white clothes if you are not careful.

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Customer Rating: - Great Family Sunscreen
This was a handy sized tube of sunscreen that I was impressed with for several reasons:
#1 I have a hard time finding sunscreen for both UVA and UVB rays so right there it scored points. Plus the prime shipping is a definite plus on Amazon.
#2 I appreciated the tint when applying to the kids. I worry I miss areas, and sometimes I have in the past and have ended up with stripes myself:-) My kids liked the tint too since it made them feel grown up like the lifeguards. Plus, the tint made me feel like I was getting fantastic coverage.
#3 My daughter and I have rather sensitive skin and we didn't have to deal with any stinging or rashes afterward. Major plus!
#4 It was very water resistant and I didn't have to reapply at all while we were at the waterpark - an all day event.

One thing to keep in mind for adults is that the tint can be a minor annoyance on the face if you aren't accustomed to one. Just double check if you are wearing it on your face that you have blended it in very carefully. I hadn't when we went to Great America and walked around for hours with a non-blended patch on the side of my face. It looks a bit like foundation that didn't blend then.