Sunscreen reaction or sunburn? A real case study
Sunscreen reaction or sunburn? A real case study

When a customer experienced a severe skin reaction after using Shade, it raised an important question: was it a sunscreen...

When reapplying simply doesn't cut it
When reapplying simply doesn't cut it

There’s a common assumption that sunscreen works as a kind of guarantee. Apply it. Reapply it. You’ll be fine. It’s...

Don't ruin your holiday: why you can burn on the first day
Don't ruin your holiday: why you can burn on the first day

As Shade has become more popular (over 100,000 units sold in 12 years and counting), and we're seeing more people...

Using mineral sunscreen for the first time?
Using mineral sunscreen for the first time?

If you're switching for the first time, this is essential reading...Making the Switch: Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen If you're coming...

Why patch testing matters - even with natural skincare
Why patch testing matters - even with natural skincare

Even the most natural skincare products can cause reactions in sensitive skin, and that’s why patch testing matters. This article...

What Ethical Consumer’s Best Buy label means
What Ethical Consumer’s Best Buy label means

I’ve got some exciting news: Shade All-Natural Sunscreen has been awarded Ethical Consumer Magazine’s Best Buy label. And honestly, this...

White cast & the real purpose of sunscreen
White cast & the real purpose of sunscreen

We’re often drawn to products for a host of appealing reasons: minimal ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, ethical sourcing. And yes, Shade...

Non-nano Zinc Oxide: the safer choice for sun protection
Non-nano Zinc Oxide: the safer choice for sun protection

At Not the Norm, our sunscreen prioritises both human health and environmental sustainability. Our Shade All-Natural Sunscreen reflects this commitment,...

Smells nice. Does nothing. The problem with fragrance
Smells nice. Does nothing. The problem with fragrance

Why I chose to leave fragrance out of Shade sunscreen When I started Shade, I spent a lot of time...

The 3 variables of sun protection
The 3 variables of sun protection

Why Do Mineral Sunscreens Work for Some and not for Others? Shade sunscreen has garnered an overwhelming number of positive...

Finding the balance between safety and sun
Finding the balance between safety and sun

In our family, the arrival of sunny days isn’t marked by exotic vacations or beach getaways. Nope, we run a...

Ethical sunscreen starts with the formula, not the label
Ethical sunscreen starts with the formula, not the label

A closer look at what’s actually in today’s sunscreens, and why fewer ingredients, less processing, and no palm-derived inputs can...