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The most common sunscreens contain chemical filters. These products usually include a combination of two to six of the following active ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, and octinoxate. The...

Two recent studies have link chemical sunscreens with a digestive birth defect called Hirschsprung’s Disease.

Anna Ehrgott has been testing and using our products since Day 1. Needless to say, we are more than pleased to have her a part of our family and to...

Are you interested in our sunscreen products but are not quite sure which one is for you? Well, let's take a deep dive to uncover the similarities and differences between MANDA...

The vibrant colors, massive biodiversity, and endless medical and economic value of coral reefs may vanish much sooner than we imagined. According to a new study by The Intergovernmental Panel...

The tiny Republic of Palau just banned a large number of sunscreens in an effort to help protect the precious coral reefs that have become synonymous with this beautiful island...

Aloe vera has traditionally been the go-to after-sun routine, especially when a sunburn is involved. What you may not realize is that a lot of the aloe products on the...

It's a dangerous misconception that people of color do not need sun protection. The sad fact is more people of color diagnosed with skin cancer die from the disease than...

Thanks to the positive and honest feedback from our customers, we are now expanding our offering with two new products, MANDA Organic Sun Creme, and MANDA Organic Paw Paw Salve!...

You can't be called the "Tree of Life" if you don't have some special powers. Luckily for papaya or paw paw as our friends in Australia call it, this nutrient-rich fruit is...

It’s that white goop that rubs in clear to protect us from the sun: chemical sunscreen. Seemingly a genius in a tube, this white lotion promises to be invisible on skin and protect our skin from aging and sun damage. But does it?

Is there a more entertaining surfer at the moment than Mason Ho? We think not.

Encinitas, Calif. (May 11, 2017) – MANDA, an organic personal care company, is proud to announce a new partnership with Hawaiian professional surfer Mason Ho. The 28-year-old is the first ambassador to join forces with the young brand. “As someone who spends a lot of...

Raw cacao is made by cold-pressing un-roasted cacao beans, a process that preserves its living enzymes. Cacao (not to be confused with cocoa) is loaded with antioxidants and amazing skin-friendly vitamins and minerals. We’ve formulated this tasty super food into our Organic Sun Paste because...

We are very excited to announce that today is launch day on TheGrommet.com! The Grommet receives tens of thousands of applicants each year but only selects 3% of them to be on their website. We are honored to be in that 3%!

MANDA Organic Sun Paste is not like those white lotions you are used to that rub into your skin, burn your eyes, and smell like fake coconut. Our SPF 50 sun paste is made with eight all natural, food grade ingredients, six of which are...

In the scope of today’s skin care landscape, going the all-natural route can be challenging and expensive. As informed consumers, we typically know what (and what not) to use on our skin, but committing to an all-natural skin care routine doesn’t happen overnight.

In a previous blog Let Food Be Thy Medicine, we discussed the importance of nourishing our bodies from the inside out. We all know that we are what we eat, especially when it comes to our skin!  While the ingredients in MANDA organic sun paste...

Shea butter, a natural skin superfood found in the fruit of the Shea tree, has been used in Africa as a skin moisturizer and wrinkle reducer for centuries.

We all recognize the notable words from Hippocrates, who said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” It’s easy to make the connection to food and our health, as what we put into our bodies is a reflection of our overall health....

A life full of play and adventure seeking is a rich life. As natives to the beautiful environment of San Diego County, we seek to enrich our days with inspiring, sun-filled passions and pastimes. Whether you’re here on a brief escape or seeking to become...

Spring is here, and there’s no better time to dig in and start growing your own garden. At MANDA, we believe that taking simple measures towards positive change can improve our health, local community, and environment.

Reaping The Seeds We Sow We all know that supporting our local business owner or entrepreneur has a positive and empowering effect on the community. Whether it’s the neighborhood kids running a lemonade stand on a sunny Saturday, a new start-up in town or your...

Cocoa butter is an extremely healing, natural product that works wonders for nourishing the skin. That’s why it’s one MANDA Organic Sun Paste’s essential ingredients. While cocoa butter has tons of amazing health benefits, we’re breaking down our top 5 benefits of cocoa butter for...

According to the American Cancer Society, about 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed each year in about 3.3 million Americans. While some of the high risk areas to develop skin cancer on the body aren’t surprising, there are a few places...

Organic Beeswax is the emulsifier that brings MANDA Organic Sun Paste together. Produced by the noble worker bee, beeswax is the substance you’ll find lining the structure of the honeycomb. Bees are vital to the health of our ecosystem, as they are responsible for sustaining one-third of...

It’s no secret that fertility rates have been dropping worldwide. Many attribute these falling rates to the chemical-loaded health, beauty and cleaning products we use every day.

We’ve got great news here at MANDA: we’ve received an official SPF 50 rating!

The “superfood” revolution is here, and coconut oil is at the forefront. As one of the healthiest oils on earth, its unique combination of fatty acids has profound positive effects on our bodies. We’ve formulated this miracle ingredient into MANDA Organic Sun Paste for a...

If you have sensitive skin, applying sunscreen can be a love-hate relationship. You depend on it to protect you from sunburn and wrinkling, but you’re left with rashes and breakouts. The culprit? Most likely a harsh chemical ingredient you’ve never heard of and probably can’t...

In MANDA Organic Sun Paste, all of the ingredients used are pure and simple. We call them superfoods for the skin. While you’re probably familiar with most of our organic ingredient goodness (coconut oil, Shea butter, beeswax, cacao powder, cocoa butter, cinnamon oil and zinc...

For many travelers to Myanmar (formerly Burma), the most notable sight is not the exotic landscapes or temples but the yellowish paste found painted on the faces of Burmese women and children. Called thanaka, the paste is applied in circular patches, stripes or ornate leaf...

The word “organic” seems to be a trending mantra these days, but staying on the health train isn’t always easy.  As the majority of today’s food and personal care products (such as sunscreen) is produced by large corporations, following a self-sustainable regime can be a...

You’ve probably heard not to apply any product on your skin that you can’t eat. If you’re thinking that sounds crazy, remember that your skin is the body’s largest organ. That means any chemical (skincare or cosmetic product) you put on your skin seeps directly...

Keeping our body healthy requires work. Being that our skin is the body’s largest organ, we want to do our best to protect it, right? We all know that our relationship with food reflects our health from the inside out.

And in the wake of our technological addiction, we have lost sight of how effective nature is in solving many of our problems…and more importantly, how simple things CAN be.

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...

Holy smokes! What a massive first week it has been!! We have exceeded our $20k Kickstarter goal in just under a week! So much gratitude for our powerful community!

We just launched our Kickstarter campaign! Please support and share!

Both UVA and UVB penetrate the atmosphere and play a key role in conditions such as premature skin aging, eye damage and skin cancers.

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...