We're so happy. We did it again! We made the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) list of best sunscreens in there 2023 Sunscreen Guide: NINE years running our Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a Best Recreational Sunscreen EIGHT years running our Natural Face Moisturizer SPF 30 is a Best Daily Use SPF This is the 17th year of the EWG’s Annual Guide to Sunscreens. The EWG is a non-profit and non-partisan organization and its mission is to protect our health and the environment. This year... "EWG scientists reviewed more than 1,700 products with SPF for this year’s guide, but only 25% met ..read more

The holidays are almost here! I love all that comes with the holidays – family, fun, good food, and shopping. But sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the crowds. So a perfect place to still enjoy the holidays without all the traffic jams is Block Island as every year the island tees up its Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll. It’s also a great excuse for a weekend - or day - trip to the island! The Shopping Stroll kicks off the Block Island holiday season with festive decorations (including the awesome Lobster Pot Tree) and local retailers offering incredible promotions starting on Black Fri ..read more

This viral photo recently made the rounds on the internet. The photo is a good reminder of why sunscreen is needed every day and across all our exposed skin. It shows the dramatic effects of applying sunscreen on one part of your body but not another for decades… Dr. Avi Bitterman, a dermatologist from New York posted this photo on his Twitter account. It’s a photo of a 92 year old woman’s cheek and neck. Dr. Bitterman explains that this woman wore UV-protective moisturizer on her face but not on her neck for over 40 years. As you can see there is a clear difference between the skin on her fa ..read more

It’s the New Year and who has a resolution to work out more? Ok, it’s cliché but I definitely have to raise my hand on that one. Exercising is one of those things we all know is great for our bodies but sometimes hard to motivate to do. So I began thinking (as a way to delay / avoid working out) – how about the skin – is exercising good for our skin? Well the answer is yes as long as you follow these simple tips. Workout Glow As much as I fight it – after I work out I feel great and my skin actually glows. So what happens to our skin right after we work out? According to board-certified derma ..read more

2021 is almost over and we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. It's definitely been an up and down year for us here at Block Island Organics but we remain optimistic about what lies ahead. We're excited to ring in the new year. So bring on 2022 and we hope to make it a great year ..read more

The holidays are my favorite time of year. And while this year has kind of felt a little bit like a rollercoaster. I'm happy to be here in this moment in time and looking forward to a little bit of joy, laughter, and fun. So from us at Block Island Organics we hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. And here's to more happiness, celebration, and sunscreen next year ..read more

It seems in today’s connected world everyone is an expert on skin care. But to be a true expert you need to understand your product’s label beyond just the marketing. Most people don’t know that there’s an order to how ingredients are listed on the label. Well we’re here to help so you can show off your expertise. Where Can You Find the Ingredients? First off let’s make sure everyone knows where you can find the ingredients on your label. The label will list them under the title of “Ingredients”. Not too surprising. Most of the time this ingredient list is on the back of your product bottles ..read more

Recently the Maui County Council unanimously passed a bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, and use of ALL chemical sunscreens – making it the most aggressive ban on chemical sunscreens in America. This ban was an effort by Maui to protect its island and marine environment. Don’t worry mineral sunscreens will still be allowed and in fact the only type of sunscreen you can use on the island. What Sunscreens Can You Use in Hawaii? The entire state of Hawaii already prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of certain chemical sunscreens. As of January 1, 2021 sunscreen containing the chemica ..read more

Happy Holidays! Now is the perfect time to get a gift for yourself or a loved one during our Holiday Sale. Save 15% on our moisturizers and cleansers.  Use code HOL15 at checkout to get 15% off your order. Organic Revitalizing Night Cream Was $29.99 Now $25.49 | Our Organic Revitalizing Night Cream is packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and E to nourish and replenish skin. Featuring gentle botanicals such as cocoa butter, avocado and more; it revitalizes all skin types. Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser Was $21.99 Now $18.69 | Our Organic Purifying Cleanser is an antioxidant a ..read more

It's that time again. Big savings start today! Save 25% today through Monday during our Black Friday Cyber Monday sale. Shop and save on our moisturizers and cleansers.  Use code BFCM21 at checkout to get 25% off your order. Organic Revitalizing Night Cream Was $29.99 Now $22.49 | Our Organic Revitalizing Night Cream is packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and E to nourish and replenish skin. Featuring gentle botanicals such as cocoa butter, avocado and more; it revitalizes all skin types. Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser Was $21.99 Now $16.49 | Our Organic Purifying Cleanser ..read more