The Learning Lab

Lavender Oil is a Natural Remedy for Sunburn

By Kari Kenner March 01, 2023 |

Lavender Essential Oil History Lavender oil has a long history of use in skincare. It is extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant and has a pleasant, floral scent. The use of lavender oil in skincare dates back to ancient times when it was used by the Egyptians for...

What is Reef Friendly Sunscreen?

By Kari Kenner January 11, 2023 |

"Reef-friendly sunscreen" is a term used to describe sunscreens that are formulated without certain chemicals that have been found to be harmful to coral reefs and marine life. These chemicals include oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have been shown to cause bleaching and death in coral reefs. Reef friendly sunscreen typically...

What Is avobenzone and is it safe in sunscreen?

By Kari Kenner January 11, 2023 |

Today, we're diving into sunscreen ingredients, focusing on avobenzone, a common yet often misunderstood one. This article explores what avobenzone is, its history in skincare, and why it continues to spark debate. The History of Avobenzone in Sunscreen First introduced in the 1970s, avobenzone—also known as Parsol 1789—quickly became...

10 Features of a Pregnancy Safe Sunscreen

By Kari Kenner May 12, 2022 |

Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive, increasing the likelihood of sunburn and other skin damage. However, many mainstream sunscreens contain chemical additives that can penetrate the skin and potentially affect your baby. Choosing the right sunscreen during pregnancy is vital to safeguard you and your child. Here are 10...

How much UVA protection does Waxhead Sunscreen have?

By Kari Kenner May 10, 2022 |

A customer recently asked us this question so we turned it into a blog post, in case someone else wonders: How much UVA protection does Waxhead Sunscreen have? Zinc Oxide (used in all Waxhead Sunscreens) has what's know as a flat absorption curve, meaning it protects equally well through the...

Are Waxhead Sunscreens Vegan?

By Kari Kenner May 10, 2022 |

A customer recently asked us this question so we turned it into a blog post, in case someone else wonders: Are Waxhead Sunscreens Vegan? We actually have 3 vegan sunscreens, which we call our "everyday" or "facial" varieties: untinted (white) sunscreen light tinted sunscreen medium tinted sunscreen These are all...