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When was Sunscreen Invented – The History of Sunscreen

The depletion of the ozone layer has increased exposure to harmful UV rays. This has made us all more susceptible to sunburn, age spots, and even skin cancer. Finding a sunscreen that you will use ...
Powder sunscreen for tattoos
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Sunscreen For Tattoos: How To Keep Your Tattoo Looking Its Best

A tattoo is art that goes on your body and like any piece of art, it must be protected from certain elements. Unfortunately, one of the biggest culprits of ruining tattoo ink is the sun. The sun em...
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When Fall doesn't mean Back to School

We’ve been wondering and discussing all summer, will schools re-open? How do we keep young children physically distanced? How can we possibly keep them cooped up at home? In an ideal situation, our...
A Survivors Story I
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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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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 ...
Brush On Block
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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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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...
Brush On Block Sunscreen Expiration Dates
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Sunscreen 101 — Expiration Dates

Wearing sunscreen every day is the best way to protect your skin from sun damage. If you're planning to head to the beach or the pool, it's even more important to make sure you apply sunscreen gene...
Understanding UVA and UVB Rays
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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...