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THE SHADE BLOG
Why Shade scored 61/100 - and why that score only tells part of the story We were delighted to see...
When we started making Shade, the concept was simple: make a mineral sunscreen that sensitive skin can actually use, with...
In February, a collaborative article we contributed to went live - and it explores something I’ve believed for years. Beauty...
Modern sun care has quietly drifted away from nature. What began as protection against excessive exposure has, in many cases,...
If you’ve ever opened a tin of Shade All-Natural Sunscreen and noticed a slightly grainy or gritty texture, don’t panic...
One thing we’ve learned making Shade All-Natural Sunscreen is that natural ingredients don’t behave like factory-made chemicals. And honestly, that’s...
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it’s more than just a protective barrier. It’s a dynamic, living tissue...
Sunscreen is essential for protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays, but have you ever stopped to consider what’s in...
According to the NHS, 10-15% of the UK's population suffers from a condition called Polymorphic Light Eruption, or PMLE. Also referred to as sun allergy, sun poisoning, prurigo aestivalis, summer eruption/prurigo, or eczema solare. Customer Jo had a chat with us to tell us what life was like for her with a sun allergy - coupled with a sunscreen allergy.
There's a study from 2021 that appears to have caused quite a stir of late: 'Zinc oxide-induced changes to sunscreen ingredient efficacy and toxicity under UV irradiation'. It sounds alarming, so I have been meaning to address this paper with a blog post for a while.
The sun is not the enemy - it’s one of the most important forces shaping human health. Sensible sun exposure...
When it comes to protecting the people you love most, ingredients matter. Shade All-Natural Sunscreen is built on just four...
Common Questions - Answered!
How Does SPF Work?
How Does SPF Work?
The '25' in SPF25 means that you are protected for approximately 25 times the length of time it would normally take you to burn, under the same environmental conditions, without any protection whatsoever...
Is Shade Water Resistant?
Is Shade Water Resistant?
Shade has not been tested for water resistance. Why? Because we weren't convinced the lab tests replicated real-life situations adequately. We didn’t want to apply a claim to our product that could make the user more complacent and risk them not applying it often enough...
Is Shade Marine Friendly?
Is Shade Marine Friendly?
Shade does not contain any of the ingredients in the HEL list, which are:
- Any form of microplastic sphere or beads;
- Any nanoparticles like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide;
- Oxybenzone;...