Sunscreen is a necessary part of any holiday away – especially in summer – but did you know that some sunscreens are now banned in certain parts of the world? Chemical sunscreens have been shown to be harmful to coral reefs, and some holiday destinations have banned them. This blog post...
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...
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...
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...
When you think zinc, you think of a typical Australian Summer. Sun, sea, surf, and sand. It may not be the hippest of sun protection measures, but it is undoubtedly one of the best. However, you may not have heard of or know very much about the full term, Zinc Oxide,...
Many people know about preparing their skin before sun exposure, but what about caring for your skin after you've had fun in the sun? At P4O, one of our favourite aftersun skincare ingredients is aloe vera. Find out all about it in this guide!
You've probably heard something about how your sunscreen could be harming our oceans, but do you know why? Or which chemicals are the most at fault? Get a plain-language guide to what the chemicals are, what they do, and why you should avoid them...
With summer fast approaching, what better time for a quick refresh on sun protection fundamentals? We all have experienced the first summer day sunburn, from over-exposing our pasty white skins after a long winter. No harm should come to you this summer if you follow these must-know and do’s.
After years of carefree Slip, Slop, Slapping, beach goers and reef lovers have recently discovered that their chemical sunscreen was somehow poisoning their favourite aquatic playgrounds. To protect its coral reefs and the economy depending on them, the state of Hawaii was recently first in history to ban oxybenzone and octinoxate; two chemical UV-filters widely...
Long gone is the time when we covered ourselves in mud or olive oil to protect our skin from UV-rays. Today, sunscreens are made in the lab and available everywhere at any price and texture. The down side is? Whether you pick the cheap 5L tub or a fancy mist...
