Ocean Friendly Sausage Tree Sunscreen by Hazels Harvest

Our latest addition to the online store is a 100% locally produced, natural sunscreen, made from the Limpopo region’s 'sausage tree', locally grown, the sausage tree is known for its healing capabilities.

This broad spectrum sunscreen is featured in a variety of sizes for travel and every day convenience. While we value natural sunscreen as an all rounder. We are super happy that this one is derived from minerals, zinc etc. Does not contain any ‘nasties’, AND we also love that this (sunscreen) cream acts as an aftersun, so while protecting your skin, you will be nourishing it and healing it too.

What are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide?

Besides their complex-sounding names, the way they protect your skin from UV light is actually pretty simple.

Here’s what you need to know about titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, aka mineral sunscreen:

Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are two naturally occurring minerals. When applied topically, they have the ability to block the sun’s UVA and UVB radiation from being absorbed into your skin, meaning they are considered broad-spectrum.

You’ve probably heard a lot about chemical sunscreen ingredients and their effect on the ocean’s ecosystem. Not to make matters more complicated, but not all mineral sunscreens are reef-safe either.

“The reason why a lot of mineral sunscreens use nano-sized minerals is because the particles are so small that they don’t make you look like a ghost,” says Dr Bowe. Problem is, those tiny minerals can easily be absorbed by - and harm - marine life.

“So if you’re looking to be environmentally conscious when you’re swimming in the ocean, you want to be using non-nano mineral sunscreens,” says Dr Bowe.

 Powerful ingredients..

While an afternoon picnic or a well planned weekend of adventurous activities sound great.

Let's talk logistics, tomorrow's

sunburn does not need to be a

hassle and nor does the longterm health of your skin.

THRIVE

Try out our broad-spectrum

sunscreen for healthy and plump skin.

“Indigenous to tropical Africa, the sausage tree's proper name is Kigelia africana and is a bit of a rock star in the tree world. Yes, it's odd-looking, but that's part of what makes it distinctive.”

“The sausage tree flowers bloom mainly at night, to attract night-flying bats as pollinators. Tonga women of the Zambezi valley use treatments of dried sausage tree fruit as a facial cosmetic to keep skin smooth.”

Can't go wrong with our 200ml Sausage Tree Cream.

This bottle traveled all the way to Botswana, to Elephant Sands Lodge in the Okavango Delta.

Absolutely awesome fix for the dry,

40-plus degree weather.