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!
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!
There is no better time than the new year to make some life changing resolutions. Our mission is to protect your skin while taking action to preserve our oceans and save endangered coral reefs. So here are 3 easy ways to do just that...
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...
With summer around the corner and the UV index rising, you may be tempted to spend your first days of sunshine sunbathing to get your first tan.
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...
The beauty business has gone big on 'radiant skin' and ‘glow' - terms slapped on everything from body oil to blusher that will make you shine, literally. But before slathering on false promises (and toxins) on your skin, remember that glow is as much about how you feel as how you...
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.
Increased Carbon Dioxide (and equivalent) - CO2e - levels are a significant and harmful contributor to climate change. In turn, CO2 is directly responsible for the rise in ocean temperatures and acidification, two major drivers of global reef degradation. To further help coral reef ecosystems and play our part against...
Everyday your skin goes into defence mechanisms from UV radiation, even with regular SPF application. In other words, you don’t necessarily need to be sunburnt to suffer the long-term effects of UV-exposure. While using a broad-spectrum sunscreen is vital, we shouldn’t solely rely on sunscreen to give our skin all the protection...
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...
Coral colony fluorescing under UV-light in the Philippines. (Photo credits: pictureboss.com) We humans have lost our natural barriers against harmful UV-rays...Fur, dust and mud use to be our sun-screens. Today, our skin's health depends on the use of protective clothing and creams. Corals on the other hand, had to come up...
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...