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A Survivors Story I
Sun care was not always as well known or practiced as it is today. Back in the 1940's and 1950's, sun care was the last thing on the mind of most people spending their days in the sun.
My grandmo...

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Sun Protection Tips - Part 1
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, BRUSH ON BLOCK® is sharing some common-sense Sun Protection Tips. You may have heard these before, but there is a reason they are often repeated...they help...

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Why your lips deserve Protective Lip Oil SPF 32
BRUSH ON BLOCK® CEO and founder, Andrea Wetsel was excited that her brain-child, Protective Lip Oil SPF 32 was finally coming to fruition. Andrea had long been a fan of lip oils, finding them more ...

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Why BRUSH ON BLOCK® Is Best
We know there are several powder sunscreens on the market these days, but we believe strongly that BRUSH ON BLOCK® Mineral Sunscreen is the best. We’d like to share with you just why we are so comf...

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Best Sun Protection for Your Vacation
Whether you prefer a snowy ski slope or a warm, sunny beach for your winter vacation, make sure you select the best sun protection to keep your skin healthy and free from damage.
For a mountain slo...

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Fall Fashion - Go Bold With Layers
Fall is here which means fall and winter fashion! While you add the layers for the cooler weather, be sure to include Brush On Block for easy, everyday protection against long-term harmful rays fo...

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BRUSH ON BLOCK® Founder and CEO Andrea Wetsel's Sun Care Story
Fourteen years ago, my husband Jess and I moved from Texas to Portland, Oregon with our two young daughters. With our move, we were making a conscious decision to raise our children in the Paci...

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Sunscreen 101 — UVA and UVB Rays
The sun is important to all living things, but as we've come to learn over the years, it is also a danger to our skin. Ultraviolet radiation, known as UVA and UVB rays, penetrate the atmosphere and...

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Sunscreen 101 — Ingredients to Leave at Home
Some sunscreen ingredients may be harming coral reefs and waterways. What is a reef-safe sunscreen? If you plan to snorkel or scuba on vacation, what should you know?