"I've made my 'Going Green New Year's Resolution,'" becomes an epic fail. Why does it happen? It’s inevitable. It happens every January 1st. Most everyone makes New Year’s resolutions...
Keeping It Real
Organic Sunscreen What Does it Really Mean?
May 11, 2016
When most people think of organic sunscreen, they think natural, wholesome and safe. But, you might remember from high school chemistry that "organic" can also mean carbon-based chemicals. So what’s...
Can Mineral Sunscreens Really Prevent Sunburn?
Aug 5, 2015
The fast, easy answer: Absolutely. Ask any lifeguard from the 1960s how well zinc oxide worked when they didn’t have another option. The truth of the matter is that mineral sunscreens are the single...
Keeping it Real: We Tested on Fish and Coral
May 21, 2015
Update Feb. 28, 2019 — This is a dialogue reflective of the Stream2Sea formulation and development process. Product testing occurred only in 2015, when a safe formula was created, and is not...
Keeping it Real: Truth Behind Coral reef safe Sunscreen
May 17, 2015
What is coral reef safe sunscreen? Google “reef safe” or "ocean safe" and you’ll get more than three million links. Some are for fish that are safe in salt-water tanks with coral but thousands more...
Highs and Lows of Skin Care Product Testing
May 5, 2015
Update Feb. 28, 2019 — This is a dialogue reflective of the Stream2Sea formulation and development process. Product testing occurred only in 2015, when a safe formula was created, and is not...
Keeping it Real: Titanium Dioxide in Sunscreen
Feb 12, 2015
In my last blog post, I shared why we want our products to be "Eco-conscious" and I also mentioned that I hoped to share some insight on why we hand-picked the ingredients we're using. So this week...
Keeping it Real: What is “EcoConscious”
Jan 27, 2015
Ecoconscious: Marked by or showing concern for the environment. I used to spend a lot of time on the road working with sales reps and visiting various health food stores. One of my favorite things...
Keeping It Real: Do You Know What’s Going On Your Body?
Jan 12, 2015
I’m a cosmetic chemist. While I've never made lipstick or concealer, I have made my living creating therapeutic skin care like lotions, creams, hair care and bar soaps...and dog shampoo for pups...
Keeping it Real: Honest EcoConscious Skin Care
Jan 9, 2015
Knowing that every product we use on our bodies and in our hair ultimately reaches the ocean, our mission is to create the highest quality, biodegradable skin, sun and hair care products available....