by John R | Jan 2, 2025 | Ingredients Safety, Leave No Trace, Protect What You Love
The new year is a perfect time to rethink your skincare habits and make them more eco-conscious! Small changes can have a big impact on both you and the planet. Here’s how to get started: Seaweed and Sunlight 1. Choose Non-Toxic Ingredients Not all “natural” or... by John R | Dec 30, 2024 | Keeping It Real
January: Our long-awaited Water Sport Ear Rinse, manufactured in our FDA-registered factory, hits the market with applause from swimmers and divers who appreciate our all-natural solution to maintaining ear health. February: We begin shipping our all-natural SPF 40... by John R | Dec 2, 2024 | Protect What You Love
I’m contacting you on behalf of Reef Renewal USA, an organization near and dear to my heart, whose mission is to renew the coral reefs of Florida. As an avid scuba diver, I have appreciated the beauty and ecological significance of coral reefs for a long time. My... by John R | Nov 21, 2024 | Featured
At Stream2Sea, we’re more than just a skincare company—we’re a passionate community dedicated to protecting our oceans and the planet. Today, we want to say a big thank you for supporting a small business with a big mission! Shop with a Purpose Whether you’re... by John R | Oct 2, 2024 | Keeping It Real
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our hearts are with the families and communities across Florida and neighbouring states that have been devastated by the storm’s 500-mile path of destruction. With over 100 lives lost and thousands displaced, the effects of this... by John R | Sep 4, 2024 | Keeping It Real
Oxybenzone and Avobenzone Are Not Safe Headlining the news from Stream2Sea, we’re calling out the FDA and the manufacturers of petrochemical sunscreens. Five years ago this summer, the FDA showed that the absorption rate for sunscreens like oxybenzone and avobenzone... by John R | Aug 14, 2024 | Featured, Keeping It Real
Summer may be nearly over, but children should wear sunscreen to school on days with UV levels of 3 or higher. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends that all children wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, regardless of their skin tone. Sunburn in... by John R | Jul 31, 2024 | Keeping It Real
We’ve been pretty busy over here and wanted to take a moment to share some of the highlights with you – including our CANNES award winning REEF FEEDING sunscreen! Best Overall in Rolling Stone Magazine – 4th Year in a Row! For the fourth year in a row, Rolling... by John R | Apr 4, 2024 | Ingredients Safety
Butyloctyl salicylate is a new ingredient of emerging concern and may be hiding in your sunscreen With consumers demanding ever-increasing SPF values, many companies today use SPF ‘boosters’ in their formulas to increase that number. Butyloctyl salicylate is a... by John R | Mar 4, 2024 | Asked & Answered, Biodegradability, Featured
In 2023, I spent several weeks and several thousand dollars working to get our products included in the USDA’s new BioBased Certification program. Still, not everyone on my team understood why I thought it was important. In the process of explaining it to them, I... by John R | Aug 22, 2023 | Keeping It Real
One of the most frustrating things about manufacturing reef-safe sunscreen is the incredible number of companies that use that term as a marketing tool, not a promise to their customers. Ever since Dr. Craig Downs’ 2015 report showing that sunscreens were deadly to... by John R | Jul 23, 2023 | Just For Fun
This promo has ended! Stay tune for next year’s scavenger hunt! Sharpen your sleuthing skills – our Shark Week Scavenger Hunt has begun! We’ve hidden 7 different sharks across our website, each one offering a unique spin on our prize wheel. From July...