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  • Vegan Sunscreen: To Bee or Not to Bee

    by Natalie Jones
    New and improved vegan sunscreen formula launching late 2022!
    Posted in sustainable sunscreen, vegan sunscreen

  • Natural Sunscreen: Is it really 100% natural and chemical free

    by Natalie Jones
    With the rising demand for sunscreen made without 'chemical' UV filters, many sunscreen brands are claiming to be 100% natural and chemical free. Unfortunately, it is just marketing bullshit. Read on to find out why.
    Posted in natural sunscreen

  • Plastic Free July Eco Tips and Why Plastic Free Sunscreen is Better

    by Natalie Jones

    Plastic. It’s become a dirty word in the eco/sustainability world. But what is all the fuss about? Find out more about our plastic free sunscreen.

    Posted in plastic free sunscreen

  • 7 reasons to buy NZ made sunscreen

    by Natalie Jones
    Did you know that every time you make a purchase from a small business you make the owner do a little happy dance? But seriously, here's 7 actual reasons to buy NZ made sunscreen.
    Posted in sunscreen nz

  • Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

    by Natalie Jones
    As an eczema sufferer, no one knows better than me the pain that cosmetics, especially sunscreen, can cause to angry and inflamed skin. As a fair skinned, red-head who spends a lot of time outdoors, I need to wear a lot of sunscreen...I just don’t want the risk of allergic reactions and irritations. That’s why I carefully selected a handful of simple ingredients that are safe for me to use on my body and that my whānau can use on a daily basis worry-free!
    Posted in best sunscreen for children, sunscreen for sensitive skin

  • What is the best sunscreen in NZ?

    by Natalie Jones
    Find out which is the best sunscreen in NZ in terms of SPF protection, value for money, feel, look, best environmental values/practices and which is the best sunscreen for sensitive skin.
    Posted in best sunscreen nz