Welcome to my journey to Surfpaste - developed out of need - to help protect your skin from sun damage, providing you with a product which is safe for you and our environment and looks good.As someone who has grown up in Queensland, and having spent 18 years in Noosa I have had my own fair share of sun and have had several skin cancers removed. So to me, prevention is the key and the next step was to find products which could prevent more skin cancers. AFTER SEARCHING FOR A TINTED SUNSCREEN I COULD USE ON MY FACE AND NOT FINDING ONE I LIKED, I DECIDED TO FORMULATE A PRODUCT WHICH CAN BE USED AS BOTH A FOUNDATION AND SUNSCREEN, SIMILAR TO A BB CREAM.Surfpaste contains only certified organic ingredients and non - nano zinc oxide, all the ingredients I chose for my product are highly beneficial for the skin. The high levels of antioxidants from the certified organic oils protect and repair the skin from damage and premature ageing.For anyone that struggles with sensitive or acne-prone skin, the zinc oxide in Surfpaste helps to soothe the inflammation and may reduce sebum production.FORMULATING A PRODUCT WITH INGREDIENTS WHICH ARE CERTIFIED ORGANIC, SAFE FOR CONSUMERS AND OUR ENVIRONMENT WAS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. Surfpaste Tinted Sunscreen SPF30+ has been tested in Australia under our conditions and complies with Australian standards as a high protection broad spectrum sunscreen. For all you ladies, Surfpaste can be used as your sunscreen, concealer and foundation all in one product, similar to a BB Cream which helps to reduce premature ageing caused by sun exposure.Surfpaste is such a great tan colour, the perfect shade for most skin tones. Easy to apply and stays on for hours. Surfpaste was created in Noosa and made in Queensland. Australia. It contains only natural, certified organic, cruelty-free and vegan ingredients. No Animal Testing, never have and never will be used and we are accredited by Choose Cruelty Free. Our packaging is made with 100% recyclable plastic. We proudly sponsor several young surfers including Emily Lethbridge and Amarnie Barber from the Sunshine Coast, Keira Buckpitt from NSW, Kelsey Buchanan from Western Australia and Sienna Marshall from Cabarita Beach on the Gold Coast. Also Mason Schremmer from Oahu, Hawaii.Our team at Surfpaste believe that helping young surfers reach their goals, and protect their skin from sun damage is a worthwhile thing to do.Stay safe in the sun everyone!Karen Callihoo
Main Image: Amarnie Barber, one of the young surfers who Surfpaste supports | Other images - Surfpaste