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Thoughtfully Committed to Health + Environment
We are thoughtfully committed to health + environment.
To minimize Waxhead’s carbon footprint, we strive to combine the best existing methods and the latest modern techniques. We evaluate and adjus...
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News: Waxhead Supports St. Johns Riverkeeper
St. Johns Riverkeeper
In our continued effort to positively impact the planet as much as possible and to also leave it cleaner than we found it, Waxhead has entered a partnership with St. Johns Riv...
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20 Benefits of Vitamin C
Benefits of Vitamin C
We started Waxhead to find a better way to protect the skin in the sun. In designing our Antioxidant Bites, Vitamin C quickly became a must-have ingredient, simply because of ...
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Waxhead is now Carbon Neutral
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 ...
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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 e...
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What does “TRULY” Reef Safe mean?
Is Waxhead Sunscreen reef safe?
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, ...
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Is avobenzone safe in sunscreens?
Is avobenzone safe in sunscreens?
Avobenzone is not Safe for Humans
In short, NO. Avobenzone isn't safe for humans, and it isn't reef safe.
Currently one of the most popular active ingredients used...
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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 co...
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Is Non-nano Zinc Oxide Reef Safe?
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 eas...
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What helps sunburn?
What helps sunburn?
Hydration
Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Cold Compress
Chilled Cucumbers
Vitamin E
Night Repair Serum
Ok, so you didn’t use Waxhead Sunscreen, you stayed out way too long, or you f...
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What are the banned FDA Sunscreen terms?
Banned FDA Sunscreen terms
Several terms are still used to describe sunscreens that were outlawed by the FDA in 1999. These terms were banned because they provided consumers a false sense of securi...
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Is Waxhead Sunscreen waterproof?
Is Waxhead Sunscreen waterproof?
Some of our products are exceptionally water-resistant, and some are relatively less water resistant. Our sport stick and field tin formulations are rated via FDA p...
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