Facts About SPF You Should Know
With so much importance placed on skin protection, understanding SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is essential.
The Ugly Side of Sea World
An organisation that has been the epitome of controversy for the last 10 years, is Sea World Resort. From the fallout of the explosive 2013 documentary Blackfish, to reports of animal abductions and unnatural breeding programs, they have endured a raft of harmful headlines. They may have stopped or phased out...
The Best Sun Protection Measures for Babies & Toddlers
UV rays causes about 95% of melanoma cases in Australia. Going to the beach should be a fun activity, but without the proper protection, it can be unsafe. Babies & children especially need extra protection. So, what steps should you take to keep them safe? Read on for the best sun protection measures...
How to Boost Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D and Calcium
If you want to be as healthy as possible, it is essential to consume enough vitamin D and calcium. In fact, those who don't receive enough of these vital vitamins and nutrients put themselves at risk of developing skeletal deformations and muscle weaknesses. The good news is that there are...
Travel Essentials: 10 Items To Never Leave Home Without
All travel scenarios call for a similar set of items. First of all, there are the obvious things, such as your phone, wallet, passport (if necessary), chargers and clothing. However, you also need accessories that will keep you safe, make day-to-day tasks run more efficiently and help elevate your overall experience...
4 Reasons Why The Zinc Stick Is An Australian Summer Staple
Australia's love affair with the humble zinc stick began back in 1940, when Adelaide pharmaceutical firm Fauldings rolled the first ever zinc oxide based sunscreen off the factory assembly line. Since then, it’s become a sun safety staple for so many Australian families heading out and about in the warmer...
7 Holiday Destinations That Have Banned Chemical Sunscreens
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...
How Leonardo DiCaprio Became A Leading Climate Activist
DiCaprio’s career so far is impressive. However, it’s his hard work off-screen that has won him just as many fans, because for as long as he’s been acting, he’s been a proud and passionate climate activist too. From setting up his own foundation at the age of 24, to celebrating its...
4 Reasons Why Our SPF 50 Sunscreen Is A Multi-Award Winner
Having won both Gold & Silver at the 2020 Australian Non-Toxic Awards, this year, our SPF 50 sunscreen has been crowned a multi-award winner again. We’ve just been announced as the Clean + Conscious 2022 Awards Gold & Editor’s Choice winner for the Best Kids Sunscreen!
Why You Should Always Avoid Aerosols & Sunscreen Sprays
We’re starting to learn more about spray on sunscreen and how it can be dangerous to both people and the planet. The Australia Cancer Council have issued media release warnings & research about the risks associated with aerosol sunscreens, from its inability to provide proper protection, to how easily it can...
Everything You Need To Know About Mole Mapping
Did you know that approximately 66% of Australians will have skin cancer by the age of 70? Although this type of cancer is often treatable, it can still come with a large number of complications. In some cases, it could spread before you realise that you have it.For this reason,...
Separating Fact From Fiction: Does Sunscreen Cause Acne?
There's nothing worse than getting ready to start your day and finding a shiny new pimple in the middle of your forehead. Sometimes, the causes of acne can feel like a bit of a mystery. There are lots of myths and misconceptions about what actually makes you break out. One common question...
5 Reasons Why Seagrass Is So Important
Around since the Jurassic age of dinosaurs and deep sea cephalopods, it’s the only underwater flowering plant on the planet, and is often referred to as the “lungs of the sea” (much like how the Amazon Rainforest is called the “lungs of the earth”). Just one square metre of seagrass...
What is Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease?
One of the many casualties of climate change is the earth's coral reefs. In the span of ten years, we lost 14% of the coral worldwide due to rising sea surface temperatures. To put that in perspective, 14% of the world's coral is more than all of Australia's coral combined. Here...
Toxic TikTok Trends: SPF Contouring & Nasal Spray Tanning
There are two TikTok videos in particular that have been going viral for the past few summers. They are practices that not only peddle myth and misinformation, but have the potential to be very dangerous and damaging to your skin. One is SPF contouring, the other is nasal spray tanning...
Top 10 David Attenborough Documentaries
The terms “icon” and “legend” get thrown around a lot these days, but most can agree that nobody is more worthy of such mighty titles than Sir David Attenborough. With a career in film, television and radio spanning a staggering 70 years, the British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian & author has...