Journal
Research, guides, and deep reads on ocean-friendly beauty.
Reef Safe Shampoo: What the Label Hides
Most reef safe shampoo labels are unregulated. Here's how to read the ingredient list and find hair products that protect marine life.
Nano Zinc Oxide and Coral Reefs: The Size Problem
Nano zinc oxide in sunscreen dissolves in seawater and releases toxic zinc ions that bleach coral. Here's what the research found.
Biodegradable Sunscreen Is Not Reef Safe
Biodegradable sunscreen can still contain chemicals that bleach coral. Why the label misleads and what to check instead.
Thalassotherapy: Seawater Therapy for Skin
Dead Sea climatotherapy clears psoriasis in 48% of patients. The science of seawater therapy is older than modern medicine and still evolving.
Reef-Safe Body Wash: What to Look For
Sunscreen gets the reef-safe spotlight, but your body wash goes down the same drain. Here's how to read the label and which products hold up.
Beauty Brands Leading in Ocean-Friendly Packaging
Brands tackling beauty packaging waste with refillable systems, ocean plastic recycling, compostable materials, and zero-waste product design.
Cold Water Swimming and Skin Health
Two minutes in cold water raises norepinephrine by 200-530%. Here's what that cascade does to your circulation, inflammation, and skin.
Waterproof Sunscreen Myths: What Labels Mean
No sunscreen is waterproof. The FDA banned the term in 2011. Here's what water-resistant ratings actually measure and why it matters.
Spring Skincare Transition: 5 Routine Swaps
UV index doubles between February and April in most US states. Five specific product swaps to match your skin to the season shift.
Reef-Safe Lip Balms for Beach Days
Lip balm washes off in the ocean constantly. These reef-safe options protect your lips and the reef, with mineral UV protection and ocean-friendly ingredients.