New legislation will ban the sale and use of any sunscreen that contains the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.
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To be truly reef-safe, read the label!
Like “all natural,” there are no government regulations on labeling reef-safe sunscreens. It really boils down to taking the time to read the label.
Good News/Bad News on Oxybenzone
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...
Shopping for Sunscreen This Weekend? Beware of Ocean Safe Imposters!
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International Group Issues Report on Sunscreens and Coral Reefs
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Why you should care about broad-spectrum sunscreen
If you don’t know (and don’t think you care) about why you need a broad-spectrum sunscreen, take a look at this picture from the New England Journal of Medicine. UVB light causes sunburn – a clear...
Look Like You Spent the Winter at the Beach with our New Reef Friendly Tinted Sunscreen
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The reef-safe sunscreen journey continues — Thanks to You!
When we started Stream2Sea, we knew we’d need support from the thousands of adventurers and EcoConscious people who care about our planet. It’s not easy to explain how important it is to use a...
Pink Slime & Sunscreen: It’s what’s in the Product that Makes a Difference!
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Education and Understanding Sunscreens
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What is a Chemical-Free Sunscreen?
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...