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How to use a sunscreen. Advice from Dermatest Australia (leading authority and testing agency)
It is essential to use sunscreen correctly to achieve protection.
• Apply sunscreen liberally to all sun-exposed areas so that it forms a film when initially applied. Most people do not use enough. It takes at least six teaspoons of lotion to cover the sun-exposed areas of the body of one average adult person.
• It takes 20–30 minutes for sunscreen to be absorbed by the skin and it can easily be rubbed off, so apply it at least half an hour before going out in the sun.
• Reapply after half an hour so that the ‘mountains’, as well as the ‘valleys’, are protected (imagine you are painting a wall – two coats of paint provide a more even coverage than one).
• Re-apply sunscreen every 2 hours if staying out in the sun for more than an hour during the day.
• Re-apply immediately after swimming, excessive sweating, or if rubbed off by clothing or towelling, even if the product claims to be “water resistant”.
• Insect repellents reduce the sunscreen's SPF so when using together, use a sunscreen with a higher SPF and re-apply more often.

Keep in mind that while crucial, sunscreen alone is not enough. Seek the shade whenever possible, wear sun-safe clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, for a complete sun protection strategy.

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October 01, 2020

Supply Chain Transparency

We set out to prove that it is wholeheartedly possible to create products that are natural but still as efficacious and luxurious as anything in the world, and don’t come at a compromise to the planet. We believe this is the next generation of beauty.

We work with New Zealand ingredient importers as well as directly with international farms. When selecting our ingredients for our formulas, we don’t just select them for their wealth of skin benefits, but based on the below criteria we review for every ingredient that is in our product. These are: 

  1. Cruelty free – we do not test on animals and also want to ensure that none of the ingredients we source have been tested on animals, so we are honest in our statement of having no animal testing whatsoever
  2. Environmental management – preservation and promotion of biodiversity
  3. Organically certified (no chemical use)
  4. Responsible water use 
  5. Working conditions – certifications that give us certainty our supply chain is ethical
  6. Waste management
  7. Non GMO
  8. Water usage and practices 

We have 100% full traceability across our supply chain – what we call Farm to Face – meaning we can trace the supply chain right back to the source. 

Although this is a simple statement, to achieve traceability and an in-depth understanding of 150 ingredients has been an enormous task. We are committed to doing the work, spending countless hours reviewing documentation and certifications, as this information is what informs us on whether the producer of the ingredient aligns with our values of respecting people and the planet.

You can read about all of the certifications each of our ingredients hold and their provenance in our Sustainability Framework.  

Our goal is to receive the UEBT (Union for Ethical Biotrade) certification for sourcing with respect. The UEBT standard specifically monitors a company’s supply chains back to their origin, for all of the natural ingredients that it sources. UEBT standards include conservation, the sustainable use of biodiversity and the fair compensation of all partners in the supply chain.

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