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Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreen: What Ingredients to Embrace (and What to Avoid)
You’re growing a human and suddenly, everything you put on your skin matters. Sunscreen is no exception. Why Sunscreen Choice Matters...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 111 min read
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Is Your Baby’s Sunscreen Safe? What Parents Need to Know
Choosing sunscreen for your baby isn’t just about SPF it’s about trust. Unfortunately, many conventional sunscreens marketed to children...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 101 min read
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What Is Non-Nano Zinc Oxide — and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve been researching mineral sunscreens, you’ve probably seen the term “non-nano zinc oxide.” But what does it mean, and why is it...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 91 min read
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“Green” Doesn’t Always Mean Clean — The Truth Behind ‘Natural’
Sunscreens The skincare aisle is overflowing with products claiming to be “natural,” “eco,” or “reef-safe” but not all green labels are...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 81 min read
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Beyond Reef-Safe: How to Choose a Truly Eco-Friendly Sunscreen
“Reef-safe” is the buzzword of the decade but what does it actually mean? Most consumers think it just means no oxybenzone or octinoxate....
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 71 min read
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Why ‘Mineral Sunscreen’ Is the Gold Standard for Sensitive Skin
If your skin stings, breaks out, or just hates sunscreen, you’re not alone. The culprit? Often it’s chemical UV filters like avobenzone...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 61 min read
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What Makes a Sunscreen Truly Vegan? It’s More Than Just Animal-Free
In a world where “vegan” is plastered on everything from snacks to skincare, the meaning can sometimes get lost. When it comes to...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 51 min read
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Reef-Killing & Oil-Draining: Why Oxybenzone Doesn’t Belong in Modern Sunscree
It’s already been banned in Hawaii, Palau, and parts of Thailand. Scientific studies have shown it causes genotoxicity, coral bleaching,...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 42 min read
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Sunscreen and Climate Change – The Hidden Carbon Footprint of Chemical UV Filters
You’ve probably heard about how car exhaust and industrial emissions contribute to climate change but what about your sunscreen? It might...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 32 min read
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How Much Crude Oil Is in Your Sunscreen? A Shocking Look at Oxybenzone’s Fossil Fuel Footprint
Every summer, millions of people lather up in sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun’s harsh rays. But what if we told you that the...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Apr 22 min read
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Exploring the Benefits of Organic Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin
For individuals with sensitive skin, choosing the right sunscreen is essential. Organic sunscreens offer gentle yet effective sun...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Mar 251 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Reef-Safe Natural Sunscreens in Australia
As awareness of environmental sustainability grows, more Australians are seeking skincare products that protect both their skin and the...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Mar 241 min read
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Why Cruelty-Free Sunscreens Are Transforming the Skincare Industry
Cruelty-free products are rapidly becoming the new standard in skincare, especially within sun protection categories. Consumers are...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Mar 231 min read
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Non-Nano vs Nano Zinc Oxide Sunscreens: Understanding the Science
Choosing sunscreen has become more complex than simply picking a product with high SPF. Consumers today are increasingly considering the...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Mar 222 min read
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Vegan and VegeCert Certified Sunscreen: A Conscious Choice for Skincare Brands
In today’s beauty industry, consumers are increasingly seeking ethical and sustainable skincare options. As a result, vegan sunscreen has...
Kaoru Shinozaki
Mar 211 min read
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VeganicSKN Comments on FDA's Questioning of Sunscreen Ingredients
VeganicSKN are grateful to now have the full support of the FDA behind their key skincare ingredient, zinc oxide. Once again, over the...
Georgia Collings
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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Oxybenzone: The UV filter to avoid in Sunscreen
About the author: Dr. Aghajan earned her M.D. from UC San Diego, where she also completed her internship in Internal Medicine. She is now...
Dr. Yasmin Aghajan
Sep 27, 20203 min read
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Reef Safety Review
Mark Chandler President of ACT Solutions Corp Zinc Oxide versus Titanium Dioxide and Petrochemical Sunscreens 4,000 to 6,000 tons of...
Mark Chandler
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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Review of Petrochemical UV Filter Safety
This report was published by Dalia Mizikovsky. Funding for this report was provided by Advance ZincTek Limited, Brisbane. Sunscreen is...
Dalia Mizikovsky
Jan 2, 20209 min read
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