The Learning Lab
What is PA rating for sunscreen?
As if sunscreen labels weren’t confusing enough, with SPF numbers, broad-spectrum labels and water-resistance minutes. PA++++ is a new rating showing up on sunscreen labels — and here’s what you need to know. PA Rating Explained The PA Rating System was developed in Japan in 1996 and is an independent...
Is zinc oxide good for lips?
We must wear daily sunscreen, and we should always include our lips too. Check your lip balm ingredients; they might not protect you from UV rays. As you avoid petrochemicals in sunscreen, double-check your lip balm has no chemical additives. Zinc oxide is a great ingredient when searching for a...
Is zinc oxide sunscreen safe?
Non-irritating and easy on sensitive skin, zinc oxide has been used in skincare for 1000s of years. A skin protectant widely used in treating various forms of skin irritations, it’s used in diaper creams, calamine lotion, and toothpastes. Zinc is a critical mineral nutrient that keeps us healthy. It’s also...
Outdoor Adventure Apps
While Waxhead sunscreens can help you thrive in the sun without worrying about sunburn and toxic chemicals, helpful outdoor adventure apps can help your family focus on making uncommon memories instead of sweating the details of being outdoors. And with these great outdoor adventure apps for your phone, planning and enjoying your...
California State Parks
California State Parks California State Parks offer abundant opportunities for families to disconnect from technology and adventure outside, recharging their own batteries as they connect to a world rich with possibilities. And although often overlooked as getaway destinations, state parks are pretty simple to enjoy – just pick one and...
Our Eco-friendly Sun Apparel Journey
Eco-friendly Sun Apparel In 2010, years before starting Waxhead, we wished we had long sleeve sun shirts for our boys. Such shirts were hard to find, and we kicked around the idea of starting Grasshopper Shirts. We emailed Chinese factories about bamboo shirts, bought a URL, developed a logo, and got pretty close to...
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