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Benzene Exposure in Sunscreen
You may have seen the recent news about benzene being found in a long list of sunscreens. The independent testing organization Valisure tested hundreds of sunscreen and after-sun products and found over 25% contained the toxic ingredient, leading to a massive recall of affected brands. The findings were limited almost...
EWG Rates Waxhead Sunscreens #1 in 2024
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waxhead Sun Defense, a leading organic and natural sun defense products company providing consumers with tools to play in the sun, is proud to announce all its sunscreens have been named to the Environmental Working Group, EWG Sunscreen “Best Beach & Sport” and “Best Sunscreen for...
New Tattoo Care
Getting a new tattoo is exciting, and you might be wondering what you need to help it heal quickly and protect it from fading. In this blog post, you’ll learn: Tattoo facts What to do before getting a tattoo What to do immediately afterwards The importance of long-term tattoo care...
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...
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