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In 1944, Benjamin Green, a World War II airman, developed one of the first sunscreens. Described as a ruby-hued petroleum jelly (Vaseline, but make it red), it was a standard in the water survival kits of American soldiers serving in the Pacific. Post war, Green altered the formula, adding cocoa butter and coconut oil and […]

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Sunscreen is an important product. It keeps us safe. But when we slap on a layer, we shouldn’t just be thinking about protecting ourselves, we should also be thinking about protecting our coral reefs. Typically, most sunscreens will contain two harmful chemicals: oxybenzone and octinoxate. Although these ingredients generally fly under the radar when it […]

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In Canada, it takes longer for sunscreens to launch here from outside the country because Health Canada requires brands to pass certain requirements in order to meet their safety, effectiveness and quality standards. It’s all for good reason, and we should be thankful they scrutinize so much, but that can often result in brands either […]

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While there continues to be debate as to whether or not chemical sunscreen filters are dangerous (and apparently harmful to coral reefs), one thing that’s indisputable is that they can be irritating to the skin. That’s just one reason why mineral sunscreens continue to gain traction, with more hitting the market year after year. “It’s […]

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