News — physical sunscreen

Your Guide to San Diego Reef Breaks

Here's our brief guide to the San Diego reef breaks that were at the front of our minds when we were formulating our reef-safe sunscreen.
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Why Choose A Physical Sunscreen?

There are two types of sunscreens you can choose on the market. Chemical sunscreen, your typical spray-on or lotion sunscreen, and physical sunscreen that you can visually...
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MANDA is SPF 50 approved!

We’ve got great news here at MANDA: we’ve received an official SPF 50 rating!
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How chemical sunscreens are destroying coral reefs worldwide

According to research and a new report that was published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology on Tuesday, chemical sunscreens containing the ingredient, Oxybenzone, are contributing to the destruction of our world’s coral reef systems. First, you must understand that each year, approximately 4,000 to 6,000...
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Physical vs Chemical Sunscreens

There are two types of sunscreens: chemical and physical. The most commonly used sunscreens are chemical. They contain compounds made in a laboratory and are typically clear, odorless and usually a bit runny. When applied, chemical sunscreens penetrate your skin, leaving no visual trace on...
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