Wir teilen unsere Gedanken über die Dinge, die uns im Leben am wichtigsten sind: natürliche Sonnencreme, Surfen, Draußensein und Erhaltung der Umwelt. Komme mit auf unsere Reise!
Hast du dich schon mal gefragt, welche schädlichen Inhaltsstoffe in Sonnencremes du besser meiden solltest? Hier findest du eine Liste mit problematischen Inhaltsstoffen, von denen du 2025 lieber die Finger lässt.
Verwirrt über Sonnencremes für Kinder? In diesem Leitfaden erklären wir den Unterschied zwischen mineralischem und chemischem Sonnenschutz, LSF 30 vs. LSF 50 und welche Inhaltsstoffe du besser vermeiden solltest. Außerdem erhältst du wertvolle Expertentipps zum Sonnenschutz und erfährst, was zu tun ist, wenn dein Kind einen Sonnenbrand bekommt.
SPF 100 sounds powerful, but does it really protect you better than SPF 30? Learn why high SPF sunscreens can be misleading, increase health risks, and harm marine life. Discover expert-backed sun protection strategies using broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 and safe mineral filters.
Learn why sun protection is so important during pregnancy, how chemical UV filters like oxybenzone can pose risks, and which ingredients to avoid. We’ll walk you through how to choose a gentle, pregnancy-safe sunscreen with Non-Nano Zinc Oxide that protects both you and your baby the natural way.
Skin cancer is real, but it’s largely preventable. This guide covers how UV exposure and sunburn increase your risk, how to assess your personal risk factors, and the best ways to protect your skin—so you can enjoy the sun safely.
Does sunscreen block Vitamin D production? Explore the science behind SPF and Vitamin D intake, how much sun exposure you really need, and how to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels while protecting your skin from harmful UV rays.
Discover how Suntribe scores on INCI Beauty & Yuka, two leading cosmetic safety apps in Europe. Learn how these platforms evaluate product ingredients, why Suntribe’s natural sunscreens are highly rated, and how recent Zinc Oxide updates may affect your choices.
Synthetic fragrances can contain over 3,000 different chemicals which have been linked to allergies, hormone disruption, and cancer. Learn how to identify and avoid them.
PFAS, also known as “forever-chemicals” have been making headlines lately. They are man-made chemicals that have been linked to serious health effects and can be found in a wide range of consumer products, including some sunscreens. To keep you informed and give you tips on how to avoid them we’ve put together this article with everything you need to know.
Find out how Suntribe defines “Reef Safe” sunscreen, focusing on transparency, mineral UV filters, 100% natural ingredients and sustainable manufacturing to protect our reefs.
This article explains everything you need to know about nano and non-nano Zinc Oxide. What is the difference between coated and uncoated zinc oxide, and what benefits can Zinc Oxide have as a UV filter?
CleanSea runs regular cleanups on the West Coast of Sweden to preserve marine life by freeing it from plastic pollution. We had the chance to talk to them in person and ask them a couple of questions about their work, their achievements and their dreams.
If you have been diving into the world of skin care you have most probably come across the name Retinol. In this guide we will explain what exactly Retinol is, how it can improve your skin and why it is safe. We will take a good look at some of the most common questions and share a few insights as to why we have chosen to include it in our new Suntribe Natural Night Cream as well.
This is an interview with Yong Mi, founder of The Living Ocean foundation. She has launched many inspiring projects to preserve marine life and tells us about her own turtle hatchery and how they educate local communities on sustainable solutions for our oceans.
A single day cream can contain millions of microplastics. Starting from October 2023, the EU finally starts banning microplastics. Time to give you an overview of what microplastics are and how you can avoid them in your cosmetics!
Finally we have realized our dreams of traveling to the country promising perfect waves, food, dancing and the occasional rodeo. In this post you can read about our surfing and living adventures in this part of the world. Enjoy!
We can all agree on one thing – sunscreen is a must-have! However, there are quite a few sunscreen myths out there and we are debunking some of the most common ones with this article. Let’s find out some sunscreen facts!
Discover the ultimate guide to eco-friendly surfing essentials with our curated list of sustainable products for your next surf trip. From recycled surfboard bags to reef-safe sunscreens and wooden surfboards, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to make conscious choices that minimize your environmental impact while enjoying your favourite waves.
World Of Windsurf Girls (WOW) is a unique collaboration between 3 extraordinary waterwomen of which we had to privilege to interview two: Elena & Helle. You can find them leading the way on the Olympic iQ Foil circuit and PWA World Cup Tour aiming for Olympic Gold.
Morgane Loiseau from the French Basque Country is a real surfer at heart & one of our Brand Ambassadors. She mostly surfs longboard and bodyboard but she’s always up for trying new things. In this interview you’ll read about what motivates her, some of her history and of course about her favourite Suntribe product.
“Greenwashing” in the Beauty Industry: What it is and How to Avoid it. In this overview you can learn about the dangers of greenwashing and tips on choosing truly eco-friendly products and brands. Don’t be fooled by clever marketing!
“The Suntribe Story started back in the early 2010’s when I lived in Australia. I believe Suntribe worked for me as an entrepreneur because I fully understood and was passionate about what I was trying to achieve. If you find yourself in a balance and spending your time in a way that you think is meaningful, then usually the money will come as well.” – Karl Roos
HEV light is part of the sunlight spectrum and is present in any digital device with a screen. Regardless of the time of day we’re exposed to it 24/7. Let’s take a look at why we should protect our skin from it!
Plastic can make up to 90% of the ingredients used in cosmetics. We find that shocking! Read on to find out more about plastic as a hidden beauty ingredient. In this post you’ll learn what you need to know about microplastics and how to avoid them in your own personal care products.
In this third interview with Craig Downs, we are talking about the importance of our oceans and why it matters that we do our best to protect them!
In our first interview with Craig Downs we talked about the negative effects of chemical UV-filters. Today we are interviewing him about how to choose a safe sunscreen.
Craig Downs has been researching sunscreen ingredients for almost two decades. In our interviews he shares his insights about how chemical UV-filters negatively affect marine wildlife and our health.
Almost everybody is aware of the importance of trees for our lives. That’s why for every purchase of one of our products packaged in an aluminium tin we plant a tree! Read on to find out why planting trees is so important and why we chose to work with One Tree Planted.
Ellie is a professional kitefoiler and is going to share her top tips for everyone who wants to start kitesurfing or kitefoiling Besides tips like knowing your gear well and not giving up easily, Ellie shares insight into her life as a kitesurfer and let’s us know why it’s so worth it to learn it!
The number of countries banning toxic sunscreen ingredients is growing. Learn more about which countries are banning chemical UV-filters, and how the sunscreen bans help to save corals and other marine life.
Life shouldn’t be about stressing yourself out to have some restful times after a long week of work. It’s about creating a lifestyle that’s healthy for you. We at Suntribe believe that everybody should create a work-life balance that makes them happy in the long run. For this reason, we have interviewed some of our team members and put together 10 tips for you on how to find a balanced kind of life. Hopefully, this will inspire you!
We are deeply inspired by our brand ambassadors – that’s why we would like you to meet them too! For this article, we have interviewed Anne-Cécile, bodyboarding world champion. Read the interview to find out what she loves about bodyboarding and the ocean, and what made her write her biography.
Did you every wonder what the difference is between chemical and mineral sunscreens? There are quite a few rumors out there on both. So we thought we’d talk about some facts. We at Suntribe will always pick a mineral sunscreen above a chemical one. Here are a few reasons why!
Once again we want to take you on a surfing journey with the Suntribe team in the surf mecca of Sweden. Cold spring winds, rocky paths, sheep and goats were part of the adventure. Have a look and get a feeling of a true Swedish Spring Surf trip!
Suntribe interviews Katrine Roed, one of the early founders of the Nordic Ocean Watch organisation in Norway. We traveled to the small Norwegian town of Hoddevika to meet with the wonderful people of NOW. After our stay with them we never thought about trash the same way, and can’t resist to tell their story to as many as possible.
Here you can find a summary of what the term cruelty-free really means what it takes to receive such a certification. We also write about the global differences for the cruelty-free definition and tell you what you need to know about European cosmetic products.
Wusstest du, dass eine ausreichend aufgetragene Sonnencreme mit LSF 50 98% der UVB-Strahlen blockt, während eine Sonnencreme mit LSF 30 vor 97% der UVB-Strahlen schützt? Wie sich herausstellt, beträgt der Unterschied zwischen LSF 30 und LSF 50 nur ein Prozent.
In this article with catch up with Suntribe Cofounder Hampus Tarras-Wahlberg and chat with him about Suntribe’s first days and values, as well as about his own journey and travel adventures.
In this article, we interview one of our three co-founders, Karl Roos. We talk with him about Suntribe’s beginnings, and about his own journey as a founder. He tells us about his view of success and about the values that make up Suntribe.
In this article, we interview one of our three co-founders, Julia Beyer. We ask her questions about the start of Suntribe, about her own experiences as a founder, and about team life in a startup where your colleagues are your closest friends.
Suntribe is relaunching its line of mineral sunscreens in a new tube packaging sourced from sustainable sugar cane. In this article we explain how the sugar cane is farmed and what the characteristics of the biomaterial are.
Research shows that chemical UV-filters such as Oxybenzone can increase the risk of a birth defect called Hirschsprung’s disease. Read here why it is important to use safe mineral sunscreen during pregnancy.
We finally caught our brand ambassador Tim Latte for a quick interview between his many trips. Thankfully he still got the time to tell us how on earth he managed to become a Swedish pro surfer. He certainly didn’t practise his turns the way surfers usually do, in the ocean …
Sometimes it can be overwhelming to find information on natural cosmetics. To make life easier for you, we’ve come up with 6 tips on how you can easily make the change to natural cosmetics and learn more about natural skincare.
One of the myths of sunprotection is that you do not need to apply sunscreen when indoors for example. Read this article to find out why you should wear sunscreen on a daily basis, how much you should apply and what type of sunscreen to use when.
This blog article is about Surfing in Sweden. We visit two of southern Swedens famous surf spots and try to understand the fascination for this sport in the cold north. Surfing in Sweden is usually a cold and windy endeavour, but for some, it’s an essential part of the northern lifestyle.
Last autumn one of our co-founders went on a roadtrip by electric scooter from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela, discovering the most beautiful beaches and living adventures while charging her battery in the most random places.
Read why we use Zinc Oxide as the only UV-filter in all our sunscreen products. Hint: It is both safer and more effective than all other approved UV-filters. This includes Titanium Dioxide, the other mineral alternative to chemical UV-filters.
In this post we introduce what the Suntribe blog is all about. Riding around in Tuc-Tuc’s while spreading the good word about natural sunscreen. Travelling across the world and meeting the characters that make the world go the right direction. Read more here.
The state of Palau puts a ban on sunscreen chemicals that have been shown to endanger coral reefs and human health. The law comes into force in 2020 and will prohibit the sale of sunscreens containing Oxybenzone and other chemicals.
Introducing Rachael Hooper, Suntribe team rider and at the beginning of a promising kitesurfing career. At her young age she’s already UK Kitesurfing Champion and has big plans!
A study from Copenhagen University indicates that 13 out of 29 tested UV-filters may interfere with sperm cell function by mimicking a hormone that plays a pivotal role in the fertilization process. This adds to the scientific literature investigating EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals).
There’s many reasons why you should go for a sunscreen with a mineral UV-filter, starting with the fact that they’re safer for you and the ocean, protect you immediately and from a broader range of UVA and UVB rays. Plus, they don’t necessarily turn you into a ghost anymore!
Hawaii passed a bill to ban two of the most hazardous chemicals used in sunscreens, oxybenzone and octinoxate. The bill was signed on the 3rd of June 2018, effectively banning sunscreens containing these chemicals from sales in Hawaii after January 1st, 2021.
Meet Oliver Hartkopp, 2x Danish surfing champion and general good vibes man. Suntribe had the pleasure of having a talk, taking photos and even making a video of Oliver’s conquests in Sri Lanka.
In this post we introduce what the Suntribe blog is all about. Riding around in Tuc-Tuc’s while spreading the good word about natural sunscreen. Travelling across the world and meeting the characters that make the world go the right direction. Read more here.
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