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Our Blog

  • Broad Spectrum Sunscreen and SPF: How ours is tested

    Is our sunscreen broad spectrum, protecting against UVA and UVB rays? Has any testing been done regarding protection against long-term sun damage? What does it protect against, and how does it work?
  • Customer question: does bacteria from your hands contaminate sunscreen

    Here's why bacteria from your hands doesn't contaminate our sunscreen A big shoutout to all our amazing customers who’ve been sending in questions...
  • How to avoid sunscreen leaking in my luggage whilst travelling?

    Our practical tins not only help protect our planet but also ensure a hassle-free travel experience. Here's three reasons our sunscreen tins are better for travelling!
  • Finally, a sunscreen that ticks all the boxes

    How our sunscreen ticks all the boxes. One of our verified customers recently left such an amazing product review that I wanted to explain some of the product benefits this customer experienced in more detail.
  • Plastic Free July: Make the Switch

    Discovering high-quality, plastic-free products can be a game-changer for both your routine and the planet. Here are three of my all-time favourite New Zealand brands and their standout products that I’ve been loving for years.
  • Customer Question: how to remove sunscreen from your skin

    In this blog post, I answer a recent customer question about the best way to cleanse your face in the evenings when wearing sunscreen, especially when you're out tramping, camping, or skipping your usual beauty routine.

  • Best Sunscreen for Travel: Introducing Our New Travel Bundle

    As a frequent traveller myself, I understand how hard it can be to make sure you have all the essentials packed whilst still trying to travel light and comfortable. That’s why we've created a special Travel Bundle - available online now! 
  • What Makes Our Sunscreen Different

    How is Seasick Sunscreen different? I get asked this a lot...Here's what sets our concentrated, conscious sun care apart. 
  • Sunscreen and Sun Protection: Founder Story

    Almost all sunscreens on the market come in single-use plastic bottles that end up in landfill where they can pollute waterways and the ocean. This is one of the reasons I started Seasick Sunscreen Co. Read on to learn more.
  • Travel Size Sunscreen

    Avoid messy spills when you travel with our convenient travel size sunscreen tins. Save 10%.

  • The Best Mineral Sunscreen: A Sailors Review

    Tara Cooney explores what to look for when choosing the best mineral sunscreen, the environmental impact of traditional options, and dives into why Seasick Sunscreen, should be your go to for your next sailing adventure! 
  • SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen

    While the formulation has not changed, we are increasing the labelled SPF of our Daily Face & Body Sunscreen to SPF 40! You'll see this change roll out as our mineral sunscreen you know and love (but with new labels) reach stores near you.