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Is Octisalate Safe in Sunscreen?
It feels like there’s a new article about sunscreen every few weeks. If you’re like us and trying to cut down our exposure to toxic chemicals and on a journey to a more sustainable life, let’s talk about another chemical often found in common chemical sunscreens called Octisalate. You’re probably...
The Debate over Petrochemical Sunscreens
Over the last 40 years, sunscreens with seemingly ever-increasing UV filtering power have been developed for the US market. From tanning oils with no UV filters at all, to the higher SPF formulas of the early 2000’s and today, US per capita sunscreen use has quadrupled. At the same time,...
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...
Mineral Sunscreen vs Chemical Sunscreen
People email us to ask all kinds of sunscreen questions, one of the most frequent one we hear is: what’s the difference between mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Mineral sunscreens utilize minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the only active ingredients. Chemical sunscreens need to use 3-4 or even...
Is Zinc Oxide Safe?
Zinc oxide is a mineral compound used for centuries in various health and skin care applications. Sun protection is a crucial aspect of skincare, and choosing the right sunscreen can be daunting. With numerous products on the market, it's essential to understand what you're applying to your skin. This article...
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