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Check out the Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog to know why you and your family should be using an all natural sunscreen. Are you fed up with conventional sunscreen running and stinging your children's eyes or causing painful skin irritations? Protect your skin (and your family) against the risk of melanoma and skin damage by using our natural sunscreen made with zinc and 100% naturally-derived..
Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
2w ago
Sara's Recommendation: Mineral Sunscreen Advice from Waihi Beach Chemist
I spoke to Sara, the pharmacist from Waihi Beach Chemist, about what she looks for in a sunscreen. Specifically, as a pharmacist who has kids with sensitive skin and eczema, what does she recommend to her customers? Here's what she said...
Mineral sunscreens are better than chemical sunscreens as they are gentle on eczema and sensitive skin.
She looks for a sunscreen that doesn’t leave the skin shiny or a white cast.
Convenient and practical packaging to avoid messy spills and leaks is a must!
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Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
2M ago
Here's 4 ways to prevent sunburn this summer
Kia ora sun worshippers! It's mid-January and we are having a fantastic summer in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whilst sunshine is a mood booster, too much exposure can lead to a nasty sunburn. Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is essential for maintaining a healthy complexion and preventing long-term sun damage (more on my personal experience with this later). In this blog post, i'll explore four effective ways to shield your skin from the sun's powerful rays.
shop sunscreen Here's Four Ways to Prevent Sunburn:
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Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
2M ago
No matter how high the SPF, any sunscreen should be reapplied regularly
Kia ora fellow sun-worshippers! Whether you're beach-bound in beautiful Aotearoa or heading back to work, sunscreen is your best buddy in the battle against harsh UV rays. But hey, there's a golden rule: slip, slop slap and then forget? Not quite!
How often should you reapply sunscreen
Sunscreen isn't a once-a-day thing. It needs reapplying and touch-ups to keep you shielded all day long.
Experts recommend reapplying sunscreen in NZ at least every two hours. But, if you're having a poo ..read more
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3M ago
Seasick Sunscreen is Now On Board Taxicat Adventures on Lake Taupō
The Western Bays of Lake Taupō really is a special place. From Waterfalls that tumble into the lake, towering cliffs plummeting down into water hundreds of feet deep to secluded sandy bays, along with some of the purest water you will find.
Ian and his wife Jill, owners of Taxicat Adventures, have lived in Taupō for more than 20 years. I joined the Taxicat crew out on Lake Taupō for the Western Bays Taster, Let’s Chase Waterfalls experience. On board we had a lovely family from Germany with their you ..read more
Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
5M ago
A User-friendly Guide to Choosing the Best Sunscreen
Whilst sunscreen is a product people know they have to wear, people typically don't enjoy the experience of wearing it. In fact, most people, especially kids, hate wearing sunscreen. Why? Because conventional sunscreens are greasy, strongly fragranced and they often cause painful skin and eye irritations. If you've been on the hunt for the best sunscreen that not only offers top-notch sun protection but also caters to sensitive skin, your search ends here. Our zinc-based sunscreen, formulated with natural ingredients and free from water, is ..read more
Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
6M ago
You might have heard through the grapevine...or Jesse Mulligan on RNZ, or NZ Herald, or Te Ao, or... well, you get the point...that we are launching our first ever Crowdfunding campaign with PledgeMe soon and we are all very excited about it.
When: early October. Please sign up to our newsletter for updates!
Why: I need your help so I can increase Seasick Sunscreen’s social and environmental impact by upscaling sunscreen production from 100kg to 350 kg with a manufacturer…otherwise, I’m stuck making the sunscreen myself, in my kitchen and won’t be able to meet demand (our customers are a ..read more
Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
6M ago
Everything You Need to Know About Zinc Sunscreens
There are so many types of sunscreen available that choosing one can be seriously confusing. Zinc-based sunscreens have gained significant popularity in recent years. In this blog post, we'll explore how zinc sunscreens work, their advantages over other types, and why you should use them in your sun protection regimen.
> shop sunscreen < Zinc Oxide in Sunscreen
Zinc oxide is a mineral compound derived from zinc, which is a naturally occurring element. Zinc is added to a sunscreen formulation to provide broad spectrum prote ..read more
Seasick Sunscreen Co. Blog
7M ago
Research shows why people aren't wearing sunscreen
Something I hear a lot from people is "I don't wear sunscreen" and "I don't like wearing sunscreen". New Zealand has the highest melanoma rate in the world and sunscreen is an important part of protecting yourself against skin cancer. So why are so many people avoiding wearing sunscreen?
In one study done in New Zealand, participants were asked what would get them to wear sunscreen more often (Douglas et al 1997). The top four reasons given were:
If I thought I was at higher risk
Lower cost
More proof that it works
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7M ago
Octocrylene is a Chemical UV Filter: Here's Why You Will Never Find It In Our Sunscreens
Conventional sunscreens often contain chemical UV filters like Octocrylene, which some research has demonstrated the potential negative effects on human health and marine ecosystems. At Seasick Sunscreen Co, our commitment to protecting both you and the ocean has led us to formulate a mineral sunscreen with just 7 naturally-derived ingredients and no chemical UV filters. In this blog post, we will delve into what Octocrylene is and why it will never be used in our sunscreen.
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8M ago
Nat's Story Began in a 40 Square Meter Apartment and An Outfit Fit For a Scene From Breaking Bad
In 2019, Nat started making sunscreen in her kitchen. Fast forward to 2023 and Seasick Sunscreen is NZ's only plastic free sunscreen made with just 7 naturally-derived ingredients and can be found in over 20 retail stores nationwide, from Paihia to Rakiura. In this blog post, Nat, redhead, self-professed sun worshipper and founder of Seasick Sunscreen Co tells us how she went from making sunscreen at home to starting a sunscreen revolution.
Kia ora, I'm Nat. And no, I didn't grow up dreaming of be ..read more