Butyloctyl salicylate is a new ingredient of emerging concern that may be hiding in your 'reef safe' sunscreen With consumers demanding ever-increasing SPF values, many companies today are using SPF...
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Our Every Day Mineral Sunscreen with patent-pending WetBoost™ Technology!
Jun 27, 2022
The release of our new EveryDay Mineral Sunscreen marks two major advances for Stream2Sea. It’s our first-ever mineral sunscreen made with only Eco-Safe™ Zinc Oxide rather than titanium...
The Truth About Reef Safe Sunscreens
Sep 21, 2021
Sunscreen is probably on your list as you plan your fall excursions – and hopefully you’re looking for a product that is “reef safe.” (If not, check out the report from the International Coral Reef...
The Triple Threat: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, and now Octocrylene
Jul 29, 2019
Oxybenzone and Octinoxate-Free does not mean safe for use. Learn about the threat posed by a third “O”, Octocrylene.
What is Avobenzone?
Jul 15, 2019
Breaking down avobenzone, why it’s harmful, and what you can do about it.
Spark Joy! Keep Ocean-Friendly Products
Feb 19, 2019
Do your skincare products spark joy for you AND the planet? How to declutter your bathroom cabinet, recycle old, toxic products, and organize the good stuff.
The Truth About “Chemical-Free,” “Organic,” & “Mineral-Based” Labels
Feb 5, 2019
Chemical-free sunscreen is a hot topic right now — understandably so! The relationship between sunscreen ingredients and marine health is a huge concern, and often when we hear about...
Education and Understanding Sunscreens
Jun 30, 2017
The truth about UV blockers, SPF ratings and the difference between UVA and UVB rays The UV blockers in most sunscreens contain harmful chemical-based ingredients such as: ▪ Oxybenzone...
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...
Does Your Sunscreen Contribute to the Destruction of Coral Reefs?
Oct 26, 2015
If your sunscreen contains oxybenzone and parabens, they could be part of the problem. When the Washington Post and Time magazine both published articles warning about sunscreens killing coral...
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...
Body Care that is Safe for Our Bodies and Our Waters
Jul 10, 2015
The chemist knew that the body care and sunscreens available on the market often use FDA-approved ingredients that are linked to negative effects on the body—and that safer alternatives were...