Journal
Research, guides, and deep reads on ocean-friendly beauty.
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.
Ocean Swim Hair Care: Protect and Repair
Salt water strips moisture, UV breaks down keratin, and chlorine finishes the job. Here's how ocean swimmers protect and repair their hair.
Winter Skincare With Ocean-Derived Ingredients
Indoor heating drops humidity to 10%. Seaweed polysaccharides and fucoidan rebuild your skin's moisture barrier when winter strips it away.
Biodegradable Beauty Products: What the Label Hides
The FTC requires biodegradable products to decompose within one year. Most beauty packaging never will. Here's what the claim actually means.
Blue Space and Mental Health: What the Research Shows
Living near the ocean improves mental health. Research on blue space therapy, coastal proximity, and why water reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.