Blog Archive

Goodbye 2022 it's been an incredible year! The team at Stream2Sea continues to be committed to our Mission of developing performance-based products for the active adventurer; whether your adventures are on the top of a mountain, the bottom of the ocean, or the...

While there are many mineral sunscreens that offer UVA/UVB protection, very few go deeper to address and counteract the long-term damaging effects caused by free radicals and overexposure to the sun. Sunburns are caused by a complex chemical reaction that creates free...

Remember that really nasty sunburn you got as a kid? You turned red as a beet, then everything peeled off in really disgusting layers. Believe it or not, that awful experience probably wasn’t the worst damage the sunburn caused to your body. Scientists still don’t...

Tribute to Winter the Dolphin As long-time supporters of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, my wife and I were deeply saddened by the untimely death of Winter, the dolphin who won hearts around the world wearing a prosthetic that helped her swim. At the same time,...

There is an emerging battle between small green businesses selling sunscreens and other OTC drugs and the giant companiesthat would rather we not exist. Our friends at Pacific Beach Organics are putting together a campaign to highlight this injustice, made possible by...

2020 has been a lot of things, hard and uncomfortable decisions, tragic losses and people grappling with what comes next. This Small Business Saturday, I’d like to highlight the issues facing small business about what this means to the decision makers, the customers,...

At Stream2sea, we pride ourselves on having ‘kept it real’ in regards to the testing of our original line of body care products on fish and coral.  Read more: https://stream2sea.com/keeping-it-real-testing-on-fish-and-coral/  Now, Stream2Sea is proud to...

After months of quarantine, we are all ready to get back outside and spend some quality time with our friends and family. Keeping an eye out for litter is always important, but it really needs to be front of mind during this Fourth of July, a holiday overwhelmingly...

Another week staying at home can get a little boring, we get it. That's why we made a new Protect What You Love coloring sheet, featuring our favorite marine animals! Download the PDF file for free and print at home to color in. Be sure to post and tag @stream2sea on...

Established in the US in 1970 and now celebrated across the globe, Earth Day reminds us why environmental conservation and stewardship are important, and encourages us to form a personal connection with nature. In honor of Earth Day, here are a few eco-friendly...

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 hand...

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...

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 plants...

Dear Governor DeSantis, It’s a pretty basic expectation: Sunscreen ingredients should be generally recognized as safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ironically, you’re now being asked to sign legislation that would make it illegal for local...

As summer comes to an end, we are reminded that Autumn’s cooler days are ideal to EcoConsciously experience the natural splendor ahead. Go forth on your adventures, and be sure to pack your travel bag with the planet in mind. Remember to leave no trace, and always be...

We often talk about eco-awareness among divers, because the whole concept of Stream2Sea’s reef-safe products was developed by a diving fanatic. But there are plenty of other places and activities you might not think about when you’re trying to reduce your impact --...

Everything you put on your body ends up in the ocean. The shampoo you use, the lotion you lather on, the conditioner that keeps your hair healthy – very few of the ingredients in these products are captured in wastewater treatment plants. Those treatment plants, of...

Sometimes our actions can have disastrous impacts on our environment. In our pursuit of fun and recreation, we become unaware of our role not because we don't care, but because we aren't paying close enough attention. I remember when I was little; I shook a small...

Morgon was sixteen when her doctor informed her she needed to have a biopsy to check for skin cancer. “I have always loved being in the sun. My whole family tans well, so I would put on sunscreen if I remembered. But if I didn’t, no big deal.” Morgon is in the...

There are probably millions of things you would like to “start” doing: get fit, volunteer, read more books, watch less Netflix, eat more greens, call your mom back, learn to play piano, save more money than you spend, spend less time on Facebook—as the list grows, our...

We are celebrating with Hawaii and Bonaire this month! With the passing of Bill 2571, Hawaii has banned the sale and use of any sunscreen that contains the chemicals: oxybenzone and octinoxate. Bonaire quickly followed suit. These coastal communities have seen the...

We all have ideas and issues we feel passionate about, but sometimes we feel helpless to influence. It might seem like the vehicle for change is often being bogged down in bureaucracy or tied up in political channels, but your passion is needed and your voice can make...

What a week in the reef-safe sunscreen industry! First, the good news – the Hawaiian legislature passed rules banning oxybenzone in sunscreens to protect their coral reefs yesterday. The governor is expected to sign the legislation in June. Then the bad news --...

With coral reefs facing increasing challenges from global warming, overfishing and ocean acidification, eight countries formed the International Coral Reef Initiative  (ICRI) in 1995. As conditions continue to decline, more than 60 countries as well as the United...

Does your product contain ‘chemicals’? Chemical-free sunscreen - Everyone is asking about it right now.  I’ve been formulating natural skin care products for nearly 20 years.  Every ingredient I use is consciously chosen: sustainably sourced botanicals, nourishing...