January 27, 2022
There’s a common perception that the SPF number on a sunscreen simply indicates how powerful it is. In the minds of many of us, a higher SPF number means the sunscreen is going to do a far better job of protecting us.
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January 12, 2022
As adults, hopefully we’ve learnt a thing or two about protecting ourselves from the sun’s UV rays. But what about when it comes to our little ones — are their sun protection needs different? How do we keep children safe from sun damage? And what should we look for in kids’ sunscreen?
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December 03, 2021
When it comes to sustainability practices, upcycling and DIY are king! SunButter has always loved upcycling — especially around Christmas time when things tend to get stressful, wasteful and expensive — and this year it’s even more important than it was before. Let us guide you through our favourite ways to upcycle our tins.
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November 22, 2021
From the beginning, our mission has been to not only to tread very lightly on the earth, but also to actively create alternative eco-friendly products that make the planet more sustainable. So while sourcing local sustainable beeswax was a possibility when we were hand-making zincs in our home kitchen, it proved a little tricky when demand grew and we needed to start slinging more and more tins of the good stuff.
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October 07, 2021
Apart from having quite a cool name, free radicals are a pretty interesting little group of microscopic particles. Most of us know at least a little bit about free radicals, but just what are free radicals exactly and what is their agenda? Are free radicals bad? And where does sunscreen come in?
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August 10, 2021
if you’ve worked daily sunscreen application into your routine, good job! However, if you’re also applying make up, it’s important to make sure your process is all tickety-boo. The last thing we want is for you to stroll out into the sunshine without your SPF protecting you as it should.
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August 10, 2021
We’ve put together our Impact Statement to let you guys know what you’ve helped us achieve in the last couple of years (and why it matters!).
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July 09, 2021
So, you’ve got your reusable coffee cup and drink bottle, switched to shampoo and conditioner bars and started shopping at the bulk food shop. Great! What’s next in your plastic free journey?
Let’s take a dive into some of the other ways our insidious plastic use is causing issues for the planet — and what we can do about it — with our extra tips for Plastic Free July.
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