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Climate change is becoming a part of everyday life and we see the results of it every day. Wild fires, floods or soaring summer temperatures. This World Ocean Day we want to highlight just one small thing that our SUP community could do to minimise the affect we are having on our oceans.

At SHARK SUPs we are always trying to find ways to encourage you to do your part to care for the environment, but equally it is also important to take care of yourself. After all, if SUP demonstrates one thing perfectly, it’s that humans aren’t separate from nature.

Sunscreens are under increasing scrutiny for their potentially damaging effect on aquatic environments. That’s why we have been looking into ocean friendly products that help both the person and the environment that they are in, and asking some of our SHARK SUP friends and ambassadors to test them out for us across the world.

In the last few years several countries have created rules aimed to minimise damage that some suncreams and sunscreens have. Hawaii announced it would ban the sale and distribution of sunscreens containing two common ingredients, oxybenzone and octinoxate. Florida’s Key West followed suit.

The Puerto Princesa underground river in the Philippines, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, has signs prohibiting the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone. And some holiday destinations, such as Mexico’s Riviera Maya, insist visitors use biodegradable sunscreen.

The first was Stream2Sea.

They manufacture an eco-conscious sunscreen line that is healthy for us and our planet. Stream2Sea’s products have undergone extensive testing to ensure their safety for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, C. elegans, and coral larvae. This product is currently only available online for UK customers via the PADI Gear https://www.padigear.com/ website.

The first, Watersport Sunscreen SPF 30 (ranked by Rolling Stone AND PADI as the best water resistant, mineral sunscreen in the world). This formula is a little whitening but if you are the person who forgets or doesn’t have the time to reapply when in the water (as many of us on SUPs tend to do), this is the product for you.

The next, Every Day Active with a patent pending Wet Boost Technology. This is the only mineral sunscreen in the world that’s water activated, meaning it actually gets better when wet. It applies sheer and has great protection, but you should reapply after lunch.

Every Day Active with Shimmer – this formula adds a subtle and eco-friendly shimmer to our Every Day Active. Its lovely and uses a natural borosilicate, which reminds us of the sparkling shimmer of wet sand.

Next, just launched into Holland and Barrett and Anthropologie is Seventy One Percent – a range of high performance, eco friendly SPF and skincare products that take the environment into consideration at every stage. From sourcing the natural ingredients to using easy to recycle, recycled, mono plastic. created by surfers who need super effective sun care and who understand that every product has an impact, their goal is to reduce the impact their products have at every step.

The new Sun Kissed Sun Sticks in SPF 30 and SPF 50 have been scientifically measured and validated as having minimal impact on the environment. Using a range of new generation, ultra-efficient UVA / UVB filters the stick is highly effective, but has a very low impact on marine biodiversity. The new sticks use a 100% natural base with added organic mango butter, jojoba and mimosa so as well as being well protected from the sun your skin will be deeply moisturised, nourished and protected from free radicals and environmental damage.The sticks come in an eco responsible pack composed of 100% recycled plastic and 100% recyclable, mono material.

What they thought

We were able to send these products to some of our SUP team to test against the below criteria.

Is the UVA and UVB protection high enough/efficient?

Is the formula easy to apply?

Does the formula leave apply clear, rather than leaving a white cast?

Is the formula comfortable to wear, rather than greasy?

Did it do the job its supposed to?

Is the sun cream enjoyable enough to use that you’ll want to apply it every day?

Here are some of the results:

Anna White – SHARK SUPs Yoga Ambassador

The protection feels really good and high, especially important to me being fair and freckled! The stream2sea ones took a little longer to rub in which did put me off re-applying.

However the seventy-one brand rubbed in beautifully and was a clear winner for me. It applies really nicely (especially for a high factor cream) and isn’t greasy at all. I liked that it was a spray – easy to use.

I found the stream2sea brands did leave a white cast and were harder to rub in especially the higher spf ones. That said I did like the stream2sea shimmer!

Adya – SHARK SUPs Ambassador, People of Colour Paddle

Is the UVA and UVB protection high enough/efficient?

The SPF 45 sun cream worked really well from Stream2Sea. Hard to see why SPF30 is the watersports one, especially since sunlight reflected on water can be quite harsh on the skin but that is the only one I haven’t used.

Is the formula easy to apply?

The spray formula from seventy-one was the easiest to apply. The consistency of the suncream is a lot thicker, so it took a while to get used to using lower quantities and having to blend extensively.

Does the formula leave apply clear, rather than leaving a white cast?

Lots of white cast, especially on my skin colour. It was okay at the start of the day as you always have time to apply and blend in, but sitting on a beach with full sun exposure or out in the sun all day means you need quick blending for reapplication which was quite tough with the creams.

Is the formula comfortable to wear, rather than greasy?

The Stream2Sea SPF45 is quite greasy. The other brands were a little better.

Did it do the job it’s supposed to?

Yes. Ironically, the white cast appeared to create a physical barrier and was actually better for beach days where I was in and out of the water a lot. Ultimately I think it needs a bit more blendability to work for darker skins in a casual environment. I can see these being very popular for those doing sport outside all the time who care less about how they look (like me!).

Daniel Webb – SHARK SUP Rider and Full time skipper of a Topsail Schooner

Is the UVA and UVB protection high enough/efficient?

I’m out on the water every single day in the summer season. It’s really important for me to have some strong cream. The reflection of the water burns without me even noticing. The SPF 45 sun cream worked really well from Stream2Sea. I was able to apply it to my head which burns very easily! I even made my crew wear some and for the first time for a long time, nobody was complaining about being burned!

Is the formula easy to apply?

The spray formula from seventy-one was obviously the quickest and easiest, especially on a day when we are at sail. But I felt as if some of the product might be wasted through spraying with the wind on the ship!

Does the formula leave apply clear, rather than leaving a white cast?

The first time I applied it there was a lot of white cast because I used too much. A little goes a long way – and I don’t really care about whether you can see the cream or not! L

Is the formula comfortable to wear, rather than greasy?

None of the products seemed greasy to me.

Did it do the job it’s supposed to?

Yes! I felt completely protected with all of them. I really loved the Stream2Sea hydrate lip balm. I was able to keep reapplying that and it definitely works as my lips have not become chapped in the wind and sun like they usually do at the start of the summer season!

Which was your preferred product and why?

My absolute favourite was the Evolve Organic SPF 30. It smells delicious, it leaves no residue and it definitely did the job!

Beatrice Kindlon – SHARK SUPs rider and traveller

Is the UVA and UVB protection high enough/efficient?

I like to be tanned so I was concerned that the high SPF would stop me from tanning. But I was really happy that they protected me from the sun but I still had a tan.

Is the formula easy to apply?

Yes, I thought they were all easy to apply.

Does the formula leave apply clear, rather than leaving a white cast?

There was a bit of cast from the Steam2Sea creams which is fine when you’re out doing watersports. But when you are sitting in a beach club or by the pool, I definitely preferred the Seventy One Percent and Evolve creams.

Did it do the job it’s supposed to?

Yes – totally. I felt really happy that they were protecting me from the sun and doing the job they needed to, but they were also good for the environment. I hadn’t given much thought to the damage that suncream can do to the sea and rivers. Now I know – I’ll not go back to using the damaging creams.

Which was your preferred product and why?

AM: I liked seventy-one the best for high coverage. I did like the shimmer cream from Stream2Sea too – that felt like it was protecting me – and enhancing the look of my skin by the pool!

Poppy Vernon – SHARK SUPs user and full-time Super yacht Stewardess

Is the UVA and UVB protection high enough/efficient?

I am so fair that I definitely use sunscreen throughout the summer – and sometimes in the winter too. So I was very glad to be trying these out. Working on a yacht all the time and spending my time off kayaking and paddle boarding, it is something that absolutely needs to be applied all the time. I just find it horrifying how damaging all the creams I have used in the past have been. What an eye-opener! I will be encouraging the yachting industry to take a look at alternatives from now on.

Does the formula leave apply clear, rather than leaving a white cast?

I definitely preferred the ones that didn’t leave a white cast, but I can literally see that the creams that are visible on my skin are the ones that create a proper barrier. You can see the water rolling off it – which I guess means the sun is too!

Is the sun cream enjoyable enough to use that you’ll want to apply it every day?

All of the creams were great and I feel like they all worked in different ways. The Every Day shimmer was my favourite of the really high SPF and I liked the Evolve cream for it’s smell and the way it felt when applied. I also really liked the SPF StreamToSea lip balm. I want another!

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