Journal
Research, guides, and deep reads on ocean-friendly beauty.
Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D? What Research Shows
Does sunscreen block vitamin D enough to matter? Here is what the research shows about SPF, UVB exposure, and maintaining healthy vitamin D levels.
Jellyfish Sting Treatment: What Works at the Beach
The right jellyfish sting treatment removes tentacles without adding more venom. What works, what hurts, and the myths to skip this season.
Red Tide Swimming Safety: What Beachgoers Should Know
Red tide swimming safety matters in late summer on the Gulf Coast. Here's how blooms affect your skin, eyes, and beach plans.
Reef Safe After Sun Lotion: Ingredients That Soothe
Looking for a reef safe after sun lotion? Here's how to pick a post-beach moisturizer that soothes skin without harming corals.
Sunscreen Bans Beyond Hawaii: What Travelers Should Know
Sunscreen bans beyond Hawaii now span Palau, Key West, and the USVI. Here's where reef-safe rules apply and which ingredients get flagged.
Octocrylene Sunscreen Degradation: Hidden Benzophenone Risk
Octocrylene sunscreen degradation creates benzophenone as products age. Here is what the 2021 study found and how to shop for safer UV filters.
Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids: Algae's Natural Sunscreen
Mycosporine-like amino acids are how algae and coral survive UV. Here's what this natural sunscreen compound means for your skincare.
Sunscreen Coral Bleaching Myth: What Data Shows
The sunscreen coral bleaching myth keeps swapping a billion-dollar climate problem for a consumer one. Here is what peer-reviewed data actually shows.
Spring Break Reef-Safe Kit: What Actually Makes the Cut
A reef-safe travel kit for spring break that clears Hawaii Act 104, Mexico eco-park rules, and TSA's 3-1-1 liquids policy without overpacking.
Ectoin in Skincare: How a Salt Lake Microbe Hydrates
Ectoin in skincare is a bacterial molecule from salt lakes that binds water around your cells. Here is what the clinical research actually shows.