Wondering whether or not to apply sunscreen during your pregnancy? Here, we'll talk about the dangers of using certain sunscreens while pregnant and pregnancy safe sunscreen, which should be used to protect your skin. Let's dive in!
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...
The number of people turning to the vegan lifestyle is growing every day. Staying safe in the sun shouldn't have to come at the cost of cruelty to animals. But, what can be challenging when making the change to the vegan lifestyle is finding 100% cruelty-free products. Read on to...
Did you know 90% of skin aging and skin cancers are caused by UV-damage from sun exposure? To protect your skin in the safest way, you will want to choose chemical free sunscreens. Natural sunblock provides more benefits than blocking out the harmful UV rays...
Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. The Australian Cancer Council forecasts that 2 in every 3 Australian will be diagnosed with a skin cancer by the time they are of 70 years of age. Per capita, this rate is more than double those of the United...
Reef friendly sunscreens are not only safer for the reef... They are better for you, safer to use on your children and pets, and they are the best long-term investment you can make for your skin.
Can you feel it? The change in the air? It’s undeniable…winter is taking over. Your bikinis are already feeling neglected and you probably won’t touch your sunscreen tube for the next few months... Big mistake! But do you really need to wear sunscreen in winter? Well, the skin experts align...
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.
Most sunscreen formulas typically comprise up to 20 or more chemical compounds [1]. As the skin rapidly absorbs these chemicals, your health is directly affected via the bloodstream. So while sipping a cocktail by the pool after slip slap slopping sunscreen, your body is soaking its own shot of chemicals. Living most...
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...