Kicking Summer Off with a BANG!
Hawaii Bans Oxybenzone!
Did You Know: Mineral sunscreens containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide must be “non-nano” in size to be considered reef-safe. If they are below 100 nanometers, the creams can be ingested by corals.
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Do you have a favorite reef-safe {and PEOPLE-safe!} mineral sunscreen? I do!
My family and I are going crazy over it!
Introducing our brand new Countersun Sunscreen! All of the cover, none of the concern. Our mineral Sunscreen with SPF 30 protects against damaging UVA, UVB and Blue Light with this lightweight, water-resistant formula. Using non-nano zinc and soothing California Poppy, this physical formulation provides an effective shield from skin-aging rays, while being gentle and pleasant feeling on the skin!
Wait - is that a spray sunscreen? I thought those were bad?!
Spray sunscreens have been questioned in the market for three primary reasons: the harmful effects of aerosol on our health and the environment, the potential for inhalation of zinc oxide or nano chemical particles, and inefficient application. As with all Beautycounter products, at each stage of the product development process we took steps to address these concerns:
- INGREDIENT SELECTION: We chose to use non-nano sized zinc oxide with particles on average 10 times larger than the size of particles that can be inhaled and potentially lodged in the deep lungs.
- PACKAGING SELECTION: The “bag-on-valve” actuator allows for a spray application without the use of propellant chemicals, making it safer for your skin and the environment. It is designed to emit larger droplets of formula than a traditional aerosol providing greater application surface area and minimized inhalation risks.
- APPLICATION EXPERIENCE: Sunscreen “failures” and sunburns may not necessarily be attributed, to the product being ineffective, but rather to the way it was applied (or not applied). To ensure even and visible application, we have designed our formula to spray on white (after shaking the product well).
- TESTING: As with all sunscreen products, we conducted testing to ensure sunscreen efficacy. We took an additional safety step and commissioned a 3rd party study in which we conducted exposure simulations. This study confirmed that our Mineral Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 does not penetrate into the skin’s layers and is minimally inhalable, meaning potential harmful effects are insignificant.
WHAT IS NON-AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY?
Our Mineral Sunscreen Mist is a really neat innovation that delivers the convenience and even application of an aerosol but it is actually air-powered. We’ve used what’s called a bag-on-valve actuator system. Inside this can, there is a bag that holds formula. Surrounding the bag is compressed air. When you push on the nozzle, the air further compresses, squeezing the bag and ultimately dispensing the sunscreen formulation. Voila. Air powered. And no harmful propellant chemicals sent into the atmosphere or onto your skin.
Read more about it here! http://bit.ly/CountersunSpraySunscreen
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*Free shipping on orders of $100+
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What I'm Loving!
What I'm Celebrating!
In parting, we have some exciting new products launching in the next few months that you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for!
I use my Health, Wellness and Safer Beauty group to keep everything up to date on not only new launches and product info, but also general health and wellness tips. If you aren't a part of it, but want to be here is the LINK!
Tara Woodland, Executive Director
Your continued support of Beautycounter and our business helps in furthering our mission of getting safe products into the hands of everyone. Know that we are working tirelessly to effect change in Washington DC to ensure that ALL products will one day be safe.
xoxo, Tara
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