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A Comparison of Toxic Hand Sanitizers to Stream2Sea’s Eco-Conscious Option
If you’re new to the eco-conscious body care scene, you may be shocked to learn about all of the toxic ingredients that can be found in your face wash, shampoo, body wash, lotion, toner, and of course, sunscreen. But, you may be just as shocked to discover that...
The Republic of Palau Adopts the World’s Strictest National Sunscreen Standard
Palau is the first country in the world to ban all active sunscreen ingredients and preservatives known or suspected to be reef-toxic. In 2018, President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., of the Republic of Palau, signed The Responsible Tourism Education Act of 2018 into law,...
Biodegradable Spray Hand Sanitizer // No Microplastics // Green Hygiene for Covid 19
Until I ordered some Stream2Sea Spray Hand Sanitizer, I did not know that the reason many hand sanitizers are thick and viscous is because they contain microplastics. Plastics! I decided to do some research on unsafe ingredients found in our newest must-have item for...
Keep exploring with Google Earth’s new launch of 31 incredible National Park virtual tours.
Google Earth is offering virtual tours of some of the world’s most incredible National Parks to keep us exploring during social distancing. With the help of the internet, and while following CDC guidelines to stay at home and help stop the spread of coronavirus...
Coronavirus has caused a hand-sanitizer shortage, so what should we do now?
Using hand-sanitizer can help to stop the spread of Coronavirus, because alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria, because it unfolds and inactivates their proteins. This process, which is...
FL Senate Chooses Corporations Over Coral: Florida Bans Sunscreen Bans
Key West, the southernmost city of the continental United States, rightfully wants to protect the coral reefs that fuel their economy and their water-loving souls. It’s safe to say the Florida Legislature does not have this same sentiment – but we are asking Governor...
Most of the Oxygen You Breathe Comes From the Ocean
With Every Breath You Take, Thank the Ocean… Did you know that our oceans generate more than half of Earth’s oxygen and absorb nearly one-third of the carbon dioxide generated from burning fossil fuels? Referred to as the rainforests of the seal, Ocean...
Seven Sunscreen Chemicals Enter Our Bloodstream After Only One Use
Following a new study released on January 28, 2020 in the Journal of the American Medical Association,the FDA has stated that some chemical sunscreen ingredients are “safe” because they saw no serious adverse effects after 21 days. However, we politely disagree. Why?...Stream2Sea Updates: So Far So Goo…
I have a secret to share. I’m a bit of a control freak. Well maybe that’s not so much of a secret if you’ve spent any time working with me…I started a cosmetic manufacturing company in 1998 when I was just 23 years old. After I sold it in 2009, I...Virgin Voyages Joins Forces with Stream2Sea to Protect Our Oceans
If you’re looking forward to a cruise, we hope to see you there! Virgin Voyages has committed to cruising ecoconsciously by making us their preferred partner for reef safe sunscreen. This partnership is part of the great steps Virgin Voyages has taken to protect our...
Look Past Headlines When Evaluating Reef-Safe Sunscreens
A recent report on high levels of heavy metals washing off beachgoers in Europe has called the safety of mineral-based sunscreens into question. The biggest question, however, is what news reports didn’t mention: the sunscreen they tested was manufactured with...
