Journal
Research, guides, and deep reads on ocean-friendly beauty.
How Bioluminescent Bays Work: Why the Water Lights Up
How bioluminescent bays work: dinoflagellates light up when disturbed. Why the ocean glows, where to see it, and how to visit without dimming the glow.
Does Sunscreen Absorb Into Your Bloodstream? FDA Data
Does sunscreen absorb into your bloodstream? FDA max usage trials found plasma levels above the threshold. Here is what that means for your health.
PFAS in Sunscreen: The Forever Chemicals on Your Skin
PFAS in sunscreen includes fluorinated ingredients that never break down. Where they hide on labels, what they do in waterways, and how to avoid them.
Snail Mucin for Skin: Evidence and Ethics
Snail mucin for skin is everywhere, but what does the evidence show, how is it harvested, and which ethical alternatives actually perform?
Do Sunscreen Pills Work? What the Science Says
Do sunscreen pills work? Polypodium leucotomos adds modest UV defense, but no supplement replaces topical SPF. What the clinical trials show.
Do You Need Sunscreen in Winter? The Cold Truth
Do you need sunscreen in winter? Snow can reflect up to 80% of UV, and UVA stays strong all year. Here's how cold-weather sun damage works.
Post-Summer Skin Repair: Your Fall Reset Plan
Summer sun leaves dark spots, dehydration, and a weakened barrier behind. A step-by-step post-summer skin repair routine with marine actives for fall.
Coral Spawning: The Night Reefs Release Millions of Eggs
Coral spawning turns reefs into upside-down snowstorms one night a year. How corals sync to the moon, and why timing matters for reef recovery.
Avobenzone in Sunscreen: Why the Top UVA Filter Fails
Avobenzone in sunscreen is the world's most-used UVA filter, and sun can strip a third of its strength in an hour. What keeps it working.
Sargassum Seaweed on Beaches: Why Blooms Keep Coming
Sargassum seaweed on beaches arrives via the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. Why blooms form, what the smell means, and when it is safe to swim.