While many people are more active in the warmer months, it may be even more important to stay active in the winter, when seasonal affective disorder (SAD) takes its toll. Staying active in the winter allows your body to release endorphins, keeping your mood up and your stress levels down. While it...
Whales are one of the world’s largest marine mammals, and despite the fact that these graceful, gentle giants inhabit the sea, we lucky humans can get a front row seat to their annual migration along Australia’s coast. You just have to know where to look..
Are you confused about sunscreen? Don't worry, you're not the only one! A recent study found that only 35% of women and 21% of men use sunscreen regularly, suggesting that people don't really know what they're doing when it comes to sun protection. Sun-lovers often complain that sunscreen is...
Before the pandemic hit, 9.4 million international visitors came to Australia in 2019 to see the sights. This is a huge sign that our continent has many splendours to see, and it's all right here, practically in your backyard. You've just been taking it all for granted! Of course, many activities...
Whether your intentions are fashion or functionality driven, sunglasses have been an important accessory throughout the ages. In ancient China, they were crudely fashioned together out of flat slabs of smoked quartz, and in prehistoric times, the Inuit people made snow goggles out of spruce and ivory. Even Emperor Nero of...
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...
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...
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...
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 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?
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...