Water Resistant and Reef Safe – Because we use only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to combat harmful UV rays, our sunscreens don’t harm aquatic life like chemical sunscreens do. Always reapply after swimming.

Sun Bum is an authentic surfer brand that started in Florida as a small company that produced sunscreen for their friends and family. They now have another base in California. They are committed to living the surf life while safeguarding skin from the sun and protecting the planet. P20 Sunscreen is designed to be applied just once per day. It claims to give 10 hours of protection from the sun and is very water-resistant. It is very absorbent, leaves no white marks and is active within 15 minutes of application. The SPF50 protection works with UVB and UVA rays. SETT is proud to meet the world’s toughest regulation across Australia and the EU, so provides you with products you can trust”. What I find particularly awesome about James is not only does he want to be able to sleep well at night in regards of his customers' health, but he also created SETT so he could sleep well at night in regards of the environment. Being eco-conscious and having as minimal an impact on the environment as possible is the next thing! Here's a few reasons why: This lotion is a chemical sunscreen that promises all-day protection even in the water. In reality, its effectiveness will depend on how generously it is applied. It should be very suitable for surfers who spend many hours in the water. Many people are very loyal to this brand and find it an efficient way to give excellent protection.Chemical sunscreens sink into the skin to work, and the chemical UV filters are what harms coral reefs and aquatic life and cause skin irritation. The countries/regions that currently have full or partial chemical sunscreen bans are Mexico, the USA (Hawaii, Key West, U.S. Virgin Islands), Bonaire, Aruba, and Palau. Why? The European Commission and FDA in the US have called for limitations on using some chemicals in sunscreens. Some of the chemicals may irritate sensitive skin. In particular, Oxybenzone has been found to act like oestrogen and cause sperm production and endometriosis problems. There are also some issues with damage to the environment that I will discuss more later. Mineral sunscreen mineral UV filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide), no chemicals, so SETT won’t harm ocean life like chemical sunscreen does. Water-resistant – obviously. We’re launching a new SPF50 formulation this year, which is very water-resistant and rubs in super well. It’ll be launched in the US first, then here in the UK and then the EU. It’ll be available in 100ml pouches to start.

After living in Taranaki, New Zealand, for the last 5 years (Taranaki being one of the regions where skin cancer has been proved to be extremely prevalent due to the very thin ozone layer) I had to find the best sun protection suitable for my needs, especially after noticing the effects of the sun on my poor 30 year old skin. A girl’s got to look after herself!SETT is a company first developed by a surfer following a bout of surf rash in 2016. He created a cream to combat the condition, and a natural mineral sunscreen followed this. The company has since grown into an established brand that produces a whole range of natural products. It needs to be applied every 2 hours, and people with darker skins may find that the film is noticeable even with the tint. The downside to this sunscreen is that you need to apply it 15 minutes before exposure to the sun and reapply after 80 minutes if you are in the water.

Since sunscreen is so essential for our health, it’s worth taking some time to consider the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens. Chemical sunscreen There’s much to be said for big floppy hats, sunglasses and just staying out of the sun altogether. However, when it comes to sheer practicality, it’s far easier to commit to the cardinal rule of beauty and all-round skin health of applying SPF daily. SPF50 is available in large bulk 5 litre containers, 100ml tubes, 100ml pouches and 100ml aluminium bottles. Chemical sunscreens are designed to be easy to apply with a smooth consistency that soaks into the top layer of skin. Ideally, it will be invisible without any feeling of residue.

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In fact, the researcher and ecotoxicologist Craig Downs has discovered that there's up to 14000 tons of suncream ending up in the ocean every year (which is a staggering amount), affecting coral reefs and their surrounding world. Rubs Into Skin virtually Clear – We use non nano mineral ingredients. Our formulation gets as close to clear as possible - without using chemicals and nano particles which can lead to skin Irritation.

Our product range includes SPF50 and SPF30 water resistant sunscreens for the whole body and a lighter everyday SPF30 sunscreen designed for days when you’re out and about but not in the water. A luscious SPF20 Lip Balm completes the sun protection range. While it is vegan and not tested on animals, this chemical sunscreen does not claim to be reef friendly. NIVEA SUN Kids Swim As the protection is absorbed below the top layer of skin, the UV rays can penetrate the upper layer of skin, potentially causing some damage. You will need to wait about 15 minutes for the product to become effective.

Aqua, zinc oxide (non-nano), glycine max (soybean) oil, titanium di-oxide (non-nano), hydroxy ethyl cellulose (cellulose gum), xanthan gum, glycerol mono stearate, barium sulphate, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, petroleum jelly, sustainable elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, cucumber potpourri, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, argania spinosa (argan) oil, matricaria discoidea (blue chamomile) oil, aloe vera extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), retinyl palmitate (vitamin a), tocopherol acetate (vitamin e). SETT Skin Rash Cream UVA and UVB ray protection – Both are important. All sunscreens are rated with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) followed by a number. The SPF reduces the amount of UVB (type B ultraviolet) rays that penetrate the skin. UVB rays cause cancer. Octisalate Slightly less of a bad guy. Octisalate has still been linked to skin allergies and may have affects on the endocrine system (hormones again!!) They can also be a great choice for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as they sit on the surface of the skin rather than get absorbed. Oxybenzone Also known as Benzophenone-3, it is known to cause allergic skin reactions. It acts like estrogen in the body, disrupting natural hormone levels. It also acts as a bleaching agent in the water hence its danger to coral reefs.