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On November 18 we were so stoked to celebrate the building of Protect The Grom’s first shade structure at PTG’s flagship school, Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School in Oahu, Hawaii. The structure is a 24×34 ft shade awning over their Kindergarten play area and will reduce the damaging UV exposure the kids experience by 91% while they get wild at recess. A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this happen: Espie Chapman and Ed Noh from Lanikai Elementary, Ned Nuding and Pacific Recreation, Kristen and Derek Esibill, and of course, all of the volunteers who helped with construction. Also thanks to legendary photographer and waterman, Zak Noyle for dropping by to talk about how he stays sun-safe. This really was an awesome community project.
Along with celebrating the new shade structure, we handed out hats to all the students and faculty which is such an easy and fun first line of sun defense. Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School is one of the leading schools in the nation when it comes to sun safety. They have sunscreen available in their office, a sun protection policy in their handbook, participate in national sun safety awareness days, and even have had dermatologists give free skin checks to students and parents.
We are so thankful to be able to partner with such incredible people and are stoked to bring sun protection to more and more schools. You can learn more about our Protect The Groms® mission at https://www.sunbum.com/pages/protect-the-groms-sun-safety // Photos by Keyana Poki
December, 2016
A fantasy surf film starring Jaleesa and friends. You’ve never seen surfing vampires… until now.
Does sunscreen block blue light? Some do, some don't, it all comes down to what's in the bottle. If you're wondering, can sunscreen block blue light? The answer is yes, but only certain formulas offer meaningful protection. Blue light comes from the sun and is emitted from every screen you look at, and it's been linked to dark spots and early signs of aging. The catch is that a lot of everyday sunscreens aren't built to block it. Here's which formulas actually help, and how to give your skin better backup against blue light.
If you've ever wondered, can you get sunburned under water, the answer is also yes because UV rays continue traveling below the surface. Your dip might feel like a refreshing break from the sun, but UV rays don’t stop at the surface. They travel right into the water with you, which means your skin could still get burned when surfing, swimming, or splashing around. Read on for why swimming can actually increase your burn risk, and how to stay protected while still making the most of your beach days. Because one thing about us, we’re staying in the water.
Do you need to wear sunscreen indoors? It sounds like overkill until you realize how much sun gets inside. If you're wondering, "should I wear sunscreen indoors?" the answer is yes, especially if you spend time near windows or in bright indoor spaces. Between the UVA rays slipping through your windows and the blue light off your screens, indoors isn't the safe space for your skin you might think it is. Here's when indoor SPF comes in clutch, what it protects against, and how to fit it into your routine.
Journey with us to the charmed waters of Fiji, where our friend Mikey February takes us to one of the world’s most iconic waves with SUN SONG, a mixed-media exploration of the cultural impact of surfing through film, music and art. Mikey brings us along with his crew, including some folks we know like Frankie Harrer, Kobe Hughes, James Kusitino, Lungi Slabb and Tosh Tudor, as they push the limits of creativity and style in tube riding.
Does SPF 30 vs. SPF 50 feel like choosing between green or red sauce on your burrito? We get it and we’ve got you. Here's what changes between the two and when to bump up.
