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...
What is a Chemical-Free Sunscreen?
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Keeping It Real
Going Green with New Year’s Resolutions
"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...
Organic Sunscreen What Does it Really Mean?
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?
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
Update Feb. 28, 2019 — This dialogue reflects the Stream2Sea formulation and initial development process. Stream2Sea-sponsored product testing occurred only in 2015, when a safe formula was created,...
Keeping it Real: Truth Behind Coral reef safe Sunscreen
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
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
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”
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?
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
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....