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...
skin care
Keeping it Real: We Tested on Fish and Coral
May 21, 2015
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,...
Potential Effects of Body and Sun Care Products
May 17, 2015
Ingredients in Body Care Toothpaste. Soap. Lotion. Shampoo. Conditioner. Deodorant. Perfume or cologne. Make up. Sunscreen. The list is long, and more often than not, we don’t stop to think about...
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: 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....