Where The Spa Meets The Sea: Get To Know People4Ocean

The idea for People4Ocean Sun Care followed scientific findings on the lethal impacts of chemical UV-filters on corals, adding to the long list of threats responsible for the decline of reefs worldwide. When returning to Australia in 2018, we were determined to raise awareness on the issue...

Do You Really Need to Apply Sunscreen in Winter?

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun don't go away just because it's cooler outside. In fact, temperature doesn't affect UV rays at all – which means that painful sunburn and even skin cancer are still serious risks in the winter months...

The 7 Deadly Sins of Sunscreen: The Key Ingredients to Avoid

Even though the sunscreen you use might prevent UV exposure, it may have harmful side effects on your health and environment. It's essential that you know about the most toxic kinds of sunscreens and what types of ingredients you should avoid. Read on, we'll tell you everything that you need to know...

How To Diagnose Dehydrated Skin: Triggers, Tests & Treatments

People are commonly under the misconception that dehydration is only something to be vigilant about in summer or on extremely hot days, but it can affect you at any time. Every day, we lose water through regular activities, no matter what the temperature is, so it’s important to be on top of...

What You Should Know About Waterproof Sunscreen for Swimming

What are the ingredients in waterproof sunscreen, and how can you start decoding sunscreen labels? How can you know how often to reapply sunscreen? What are the best sunscreen products to buy? 

The Super Cephalopod! 8 Fascinating Facts about Octopuses

Instantly recognised for having long, bulbous heads like rastacaps and a canopy of colourful, sucker lined legs, they are almost cartoonish in their physical form. However, when it comes to their intellectual and emotional capabilities, they are even more unbelievable...

Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

Some people with highly sensitive skin may think that they’re allergic to sunscreen, but this is usually a response to the ingredients found in the types of well-known sunscreen brands you’d find at a supermarket or chemist. Different things can set off a reaction, ranging from common conditions like acne and hives,...

The Truth About Windburn: What Is It Really?

Skin damage can ruin an otherwise exhilarating day spent outdoors. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent and treat windburn. This guide will explore what windburn is, why it happens, and how it differs from sunburn. Read on to learn how you can say goodbye to windburn for good...

The Best Beaches in Australia: A State-by-State Guide

With over 30,000 kms of stunning coastline circling our sun-soaked shores, it’s no wonder we are known for having some of the best beaches in the world – all 10,000 of them...

Types of Sunscreen: Mineral, Natural, Vegan and Organic

There's so much media hullabaloo and massive campaigns by the Australian government to spread the word, but almost half (45%) of Australians are still confused about different types of sunscreen. Only 55% of Australians recognise that it's safe to use sunscreen every day. Even those who use sunscreen every day are using...

Get To Know Coastcare Week 2021 (6-12 December)

There are an estimated 4,000 species of fish in the marine environment around Australia, and that figure doesn't even include the molluscs or the mammals and birdlife that thrive on the coast. But how much are you doing to care for this delicate ecosystem? One way to get everyone involved...

The Full-Body Benefits of Pure Aloe Vera Gel

Everyone remembers their first time. The first time they got badly sunburnt, that is. The heat, the stinging, the white handprint left on the skin when you dared to touch the spot. You could barely stand a cold cloth let alone a pack of ice, but before you knew it...