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Sea turtle swimming beside a coral reef wall in deep blue water

What Do "Reef Safe," "Reef Friendly" and "Reef ...

Three reef labels, no legal definition behind any of them. Why sunscreen companies can't say "reef safe," who paid for it, and why we say "reef friendly."

What Do "Reef Safe," "Reef Friendly" and "Reef ...

Three reef labels, no legal definition behind any of them. Why sunscreen companies can't say "reef safe," who paid for it, and why we say "reef friendly."

Sunbathers on a sandy beach on a bright summer day, some lying on towels and others standing at the water's edge

Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D?

In 2010, Annmarie and I lived outdoors in an RV and still tested low on vitamin D. What sunscreen actually does to your levels, and how to cover both.

Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D?

In 2010, Annmarie and I lived outdoors in an RV and still tested low on vitamin D. What sunscreen actually does to your levels, and how to cover both.

Mineral sunscreen being rubbed into skin, going from white to sheer

Mineral Sunscreen White Cast: Why It Happens, a...

The white you see in the first thirty seconds isn't a flaw. It's the protection, mid-application. Here's how to make it vanish.

Mineral Sunscreen White Cast: Why It Happens, a...

The white you see in the first thirty seconds isn't a flaw. It's the protection, mid-application. Here's how to make it vanish.

A person outdoors in bright sun applying mineral sunscreen — the salt+blue guide to daily sun protection

The Sun Lover's Guide to Daily Sun Protection

Protect your skin so you can be in the sun more, not less. How much sunscreen, how often, how to read the UV index, and where the sun is genuinely...

The Sun Lover's Guide to Daily Sun Protection

Protect your skin so you can be in the sun more, not less. How much sunscreen, how often, how to read the UV index, and where the sun is genuinely...

The Real Difference Between Mineral and Chemical Sunscreen (Beyond the Marketing)

The Real Difference Between Mineral and Chemica...

"Everything's a chemical" — true, and it settles nothing. The real questions are which ones, how much, and how much say you actually have. Here's the honest mineral-vs-chemical breakdown —...

The Real Difference Between Mineral and Chemica...

"Everything's a chemical" — true, and it settles nothing. The real questions are which ones, how much, and how much say you actually have. Here's the honest mineral-vs-chemical breakdown —...

We Went on the Wellness Mama Podcast to Talk Sunscreen

We Went on the Wellness Mama Podcast to Talk Su...

We joined our friend Katie Wells — Wellness Mama — for two episodes on sunscreen: the myths worth ignoring, the chemical filters worth avoiding, and the ocean impact almost nobody...

We Went on the Wellness Mama Podcast to Talk Su...

We joined our friend Katie Wells — Wellness Mama — for two episodes on sunscreen: the myths worth ignoring, the chemical filters worth avoiding, and the ocean impact almost nobody...