Reef-Conscious Sunscreen
WAWAI'S REEF-CONSCIOUS SUNSCREEN
Lightweight + water resistant + grease-free
SPF30
INGREDIENTS
Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Zinc Nano Oxide, Beeswax
The product's active ingredient is zinc oxide— the only FDA-approved ingredient that provides broad spectrum protection against UVB, UVA2, and UVA1. Unlike other sunscreens that claim to be "reef safe," this sunscreen is water resistant, and does not contain any additives, synthetic fragrances, or colouring. And the best part? Where most other reef-conscious brands come in plastic bottles, this sunscreen comes in a reusable and/or recyclable tin.
Free of oxybenzone, octinoxate, synthetic dyes, and synthetic fragrances.
Our mission has always been to test what's out there, and find what works and what doesn't, so we can be a one-stop resource for tools and alternatives that actually work. We only carry products we ourselves use.
One order is inclusive of one can of Wawai's Organics Ph Sunscreen. Please see product and shipping information in the tabs below.
- PRODUCT INFORMATION
- RECOMMENDED USE & STORAGE
- PAYMENT GATEWAYS
- PLASTIC-FREE PICK UP & SHIPPING
Ocean pollution is not always just plastic. Most sunscreens contain chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, (among other things,) which are known or strongly suspected to cause endocrine disruption and other damage to marine wildlife (i.e. corals, fish, and invertebrates). Studies have found that these cause bleaching, deformities, DNA damage as well as death in coral when they're washed off beachgoers or discharged by wastewater treatment plants into bodies of water.
While it's important that we protect ourselves from the sun, we should not do it at the expense of our coral reefs. Wear protective clothing and choose a sunscreen that does not contain harmful chemicals, even if you're only going to be using it in the city. Always remember that all drains lead out to the sea.
Wawai's Organics Physical Sunscreen:
- wide spectrum
- no animal testing
- no oxybenzone
- no octinoxate
- no synthetic dyes
- no synthetic fragrances
- no plastic packaging
- handcrafted
- product of the Philippines
TO USE:
Use the same way you would properly use any and all sunscreens— smooth over face and/or body and allow to dry at least 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow the ingredients to fully bind to the skin. Reapply every two hours, or immediately after swimming or sweating.
This sunscreen can be used daily and worn under makeup. It has hydrating properties, and can be applied in place of a moisturizer. If you have dry skin and intend on still wearing moisturizer with your sunscreen, apply the moisturizer first, and the sunscreen afterward for better sun protection.
TO STORE:
Store in a cool dry place. This product contains natural oils. We recommend refrigerating the product when storing for long periods of time (e.g. one year).
We accept payments through the following gateways:
- PayPal
- GCash
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
You will be provided payment options and instructions during order check out.
You will be presented the following pick up and delivery options upon product check out:
PICK UP
We allow personal pick-ups. Our pick-up location is within Salcedo Village, Makati City. The specific address will be provided to you when you select the PICK UP option during checkout. You may also book with a courier service (i.e. Grab / Lalamove / Angkas / Mr. Speedy / etc.) of your own choosing to pick the items up.
SHIPPING
LOCAL DELIVERY
We ship across Metro Manila via Grab / Lalamove / Angkas / Mr. Speedy / etc. Shipping rates vary and are based on your zip code. The "Local delivery" option will be visible upon checkout if your delivery address is within the areas we service.
NATIONWIDE SHIPPING
We now also ship parcels nationwide on a weekly basis via Blitz/LBC. The total weight of your order must be under 2 kilos, and should not include any perishable / food / plant products.
PACKAGING
Please expect all items to be packaged in very minimal used / recycled / secondhand paper bags or cardboard boxes. We try to minimize our carbon footprint where we can, when we can, and as much as we can, and avoid procuring new packaging materials for our products.
All single-use packaging materials, no matter how "eco-friendly," take an inordinate amount of resources (e.g. water, fuel, electricity, trees, etc.) to manufacture. This is why we prefer to solicit used paper bags and boxes via Buhay Zero Waste Preloved, an online decluttering and dumpster-diving platform that we run.Our parcels won't always look pretty, but they have a much much smaller impact on the environment than parcels that use brand new "eco-friendly" packaging materials.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ocean pollution is not always just plastic. Most sunscreens contain chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, (among other things,) which are known or strongly suspected to cause endocrine disruption and other damage to marine wildlife (i.e. corals, fish, and invertebrates). Studies have found that these cause bleaching, deformities, DNA damage as well as death in coral when they're washed off beachgoers or discharged by wastewater treatment plants into bodies of water.
While it's important that we protect ourselves from the sun, we should not do it at the expense of our coral reefs. Wear protective clothing and choose a sunscreen that does not contain harmful chemicals, even if you're only going to be using it in the city. Always remember that all drains lead out to the sea.
Wawai's Organics Physical Sunscreen:
- wide spectrum
- no animal testing
- no oxybenzone
- no octinoxate
- no synthetic dyes
- no synthetic fragrances
- no plastic packaging
- handcrafted
- product of the Philippines
RECOMMENDED USE & STORAGE
TO USE:
Use the same way you would properly use any and all sunscreens— smooth over face and/or body and allow to dry at least 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow the ingredients to fully bind to the skin. Reapply every two hours, or immediately after swimming or sweating.
This sunscreen can be used daily and worn under makeup. It has hydrating properties, and can be applied in place of a moisturizer. If you have dry skin and intend on still wearing moisturizer with your sunscreen, apply the moisturizer first, and the sunscreen afterward for better sun protection.
TO STORE:
Store in a cool dry place. This product contains natural oils. We recommend refrigerating the product when storing for long periods of time (e.g. one year).
PAYMENT GATEWAYS
We accept payments through the following gateways:
- PayPal
- GCash
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
You will be provided payment options and instructions during order check out.
PLASTIC-FREE PICK UP & SHIPPING
You will be presented the following pick up and delivery options upon product check out:
PICK UP
We allow personal pick-ups. Our pick-up location is within Salcedo Village, Makati City. The specific address will be provided to you when you select the PICK UP option during checkout. You may also book with a courier service (i.e. Grab / Lalamove / Angkas / Mr. Speedy / etc.) of your own choosing to pick the items up.
SHIPPING
LOCAL DELIVERY
We ship across Metro Manila via Grab / Lalamove / Angkas / Mr. Speedy / etc. Shipping rates vary and are based on your zip code. The "Local delivery" option will be visible upon checkout if your delivery address is within the areas we service.
NATIONWIDE SHIPPING
We now also ship parcels nationwide on a weekly basis via Blitz/LBC. The total weight of your order must be under 2 kilos, and should not include any perishable / food / plant products.
PACKAGING
Please expect all items to be packaged in very minimal used / recycled / secondhand paper bags or cardboard boxes. We try to minimize our carbon footprint where we can, when we can, and as much as we can, and avoid procuring new packaging materials for our products.
All single-use packaging materials, no matter how "eco-friendly," take an inordinate amount of resources (e.g. water, fuel, electricity, trees, etc.) to manufacture. This is why we prefer to solicit used paper bags and boxes via Buhay Zero Waste Preloved, an online decluttering and dumpster-diving platform that we run.Our parcels won't always look pretty, but they have a much much smaller impact on the environment than parcels that use brand new "eco-friendly" packaging materials.