The Learning Lab
Waxhead is now Carbon Neutral
Trying to make a better and cleaner impact on our planet is baked into our DNA. We’ve always looked to reduce our company’s carbon footprint, and as a continuation of our commitment to sustainability, we are now carbon neutral. The simple truth is, there’s too much carbon dioxide in the...
Is Waxhead Sunscreen broad spectrum?
Yes, absolutely. And unlike many other brands, our products protect against both UVA and UVB rays equally well, because zinc oxide, our sole active ingredient, covers all parts of the UV spectrum equally. There’s no other known ingredient that does, including titanium dioxide, which misses fully half of the UVA...
What does “TRULY” Reef Safe mean?
The ugly truth is many products labeled “reef safe” are not reef safe at all. In contrast, a TRULY Reef Safe product: 1) uses ONLY mineral-based active ingredients, primarily zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, either of which MUST be NON-NANO (otherwise, the tiny particles enter and harm marine biosystems). 2)...
What’s wrong with avobenzone sunscreens?
With a rising global temperature and increased awareness of the risks associated with sun exposure, the use of sunscreens has never been more critical. However, not all sunscreens are created equal. Many popular products on the market contain avobenzone, a controversial ingredient that has come under scrutiny for potential health...
Understanding Non Nano Zinc Oxide
What's the difference between non-nano zinc oxide and nano-sized zinc oxide in sunscreen? The answer can be complex. Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (not small) Non-nano particles are much larger and more consistent in size than nano-sized particles. These large particles do not seep through skin pores and so do not...
Is Non-nano Zinc Oxide Reef Safe?
Non-nano zinc oxide does not damage or adversely affect wildlife or water habitats or the animals that use them. It is marine and reef safe. Zinc Oxide Non-irritating and easy on sensitive skin, zinc oxide has been used in skincare for 1000s of years. A skin protectant widely used...
