Shields More Than UV Rays ORMOND BEACH, FL (Sept. 7, 2010): The Great Outdoors is meant to be enjoyed, and Reef Safe’s BackCountry is a must-have for all enthusiasts taking advantage of it. ReefSafe™ SunCare by Beach Buff® has added natural citronella oil to their biodegradable SPF 30+ Sunscreen Spray to make “BackCountry,” a sunscreen that shields against pesky insects. Consumers reported that BackCountry also wards off yellow flies, sweat...

Sunscreens first to be proven reef safe, freshwater safe and now bait safe, too  ORMOND BEACH, FL (June. 9, 2010): In 2009, Tropical Seas introduced the world’s first line of sunscreens scientifically proven to biodegrade in ocean water, thus preserving fragile ecosystems while protecting skin. Reef Safe™ SunCare by Beach Buff® was later tested and proven to biodegrade in freshwater as well – another first for the industry. Now, they’ve...

Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff® transitions to 100% recyclable pump  Ormond Beach, FL (February 16, 2010): Most companies would be content to introduce the world’s first truly biodegradable sunscreens, feeling they had done their part to protect the environment. Not Ormond Beach-based Tropical Seas, Inc. Just months after introducing Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff®, the only product on the market that can scientifically substantiate a biodegradeable “reef safe”...

Biodegradable “Reef Safe” lotions showcased at three key events    MAUI, HAWAII (January 25, 2010): As a step toward promoting increased public awareness about the harmful effects of toxic sunscreens on coral reefs and marine life, the 2010 Maui Whale Festival will feature the world’s first truly biodegradable sunscreens at three of its biggest events next month.   Beach Buff® “Reef Safe” sunscreens, developed by Ormond Beach, Fla.-based Tropical Seas, Inc.,...

ORMOND BEACH, FL (November 26, 2009): Fox 35 News covers the benefits of using Itzazu Soap at schools, especially to keep kids healthy during flu season. Daytona Beach elementary school children use the color-changing soap not only to keep clean and kill germs, but it’s fun to see the colors transform. For more info, check out the cool website: www.itzazukidz.com Itzazu for Kidz Color Changing Hand Soaps are available online....

Beach Buff® Reef Safe product line spares environment while protecting skin ORMOND BEACH, FL (November 10, 2009): Retailers, dive shops, resorts, cruise lines and consumers across the Caribbean are rapidly embracing a new line of biodegradable sunscreens that won’t harm reefs or oceans but still offer protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.   Developed by Ormond Beach, Fla.-based Tropical Seas, Inc., Beach Buff® “Reef Safe” sunscreens address well-documented concerns about the...

MIAMI, FL (October 6, 2009): Florida TV news channel, 7 News, covers the advantages of using a biodegradable sunscreen, Reef Safe, to keep our reefs safe and beautiful. Dan Knorr, owner of Reef Safe, and avid Florida diver created the sun care line to protect the oceans now and for future generations. Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff sunscreens are available in resort locations across the U.S. Sunbelt, Hawaii and...

Beach Buff® product line spares all environments while protecting your skin ORMOND BEACH, FL (September 14, 2009): Earlier this summer, Tropical Seas introduced a line of “reef safe” sunscreens scientifically proven to biodegrade in ocean water, thus protecting fragile ecosystems while protecting your skin. The Beach Buff® “Reef Safe”™ sunscreen line was an immediate hit, and even received an official endorsement from the American Lifeguard Association.   But people also...

You Can’t Be Eco-Friendly if Your Returns Go to the Dump ORMOND BEACH, FL (July 10, 2009): There’s an embarrassing secret the mass market suncare companies don’t want you to know. Despite their bold claims about “going green” and being environmentally friendly, millions of pounds of unsold sunscreen products end up in landfills each year, the result of over-ordering merchants and indifferent manufacturers.   Here’s how it happens: At season’s...