While we must care for the environment and minimise damage, we need to also protect ourselves.
Reef safe products – crisis or con?
‘Reef safe’ is a term often considered alongside coral bleaching, which incorrectly implies that chemicals are the cause of this bleaching.
Endocrine disruptors in sunscreen and skincare
Endocrine disruptors are natural or synthetically produced chemical compounds that interfere with the production of hormones in humans.
What are endocrine disruptors?
Endocrine disruptors are natural or synthetically produced chemical compounds that interfere with the production of hormones in humans.
SPF30+ vs SPF30 sunscreen showdown
If you saw a sunscreen that was marked ‘SPF30’ and one that was ‘SPF30+’, which do you think would be the better sunscreen? Asking yourself whether...
The dangers of DIY sunscreen
There has been increasing consumer concern over the use of ‘chemicals’ in everyday products, as a consequence, there has been a surge in the number...
More is more, how much sunscreen to apply?
Despite high SPF50+ sunscreens on the market that are capable of providing hours of protection from sun damage, it’s an unfortunate reality that...
Aerosol sunscreens – more harm than good?
I've always had reservations about the use of aerosol* based sunscreens since I had heard reports of people accidentally setting themselves on fire...
SolarD, Vitamin D and Sun Protection
SolarD sunscreen was introduced into the Australian market in late 2014, advertised as being a technologically advanced formula that permits the...
MythBusting SPF50+ Sunscreens
With the introduction of SPF50+ sunscreens into Australia in late 2012, early 2013, there had been, and continues to be, a belief by some (including...