Summer maybe officially over soon but the party’s not over on Block Island. September is an awesome month to come to visit. The vibe is a little chiller but there’s still a ton to do. Oh, and you don’t have to deal with as much traffic. September is kind of my favorite month on the island. Here’s what the Block has to offer. [More]

A team of scientists recently found an environmentally friendly way to make a sunscreen. How? They used cashew nut shells. Now that’s impressive – it’s both sustainable and natural. Now it’s not an approved sunscreen active yet, so you won’t see it in sunscreens replacing UV filters, but maybe in time it will become one. [More]

It's our BIGGEST sale and a great way to end the summer. While supplies last, save 25% on our Environmental Working Group (EWG) top rated Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. For FIVE years running our sunscreen has been named a Best Beach & Sport Sunscreen by the EWG. So hurry and get 25% off on our sunscreen - no promo code needed! [More]

Wearing sunscreen is one of, if not the most important, things you can do for your skin – especially in the fight against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the US. Unfortunately too many people are not using enough sunscreen. In fact a new study out of the UK found that a vast majority of people are using too little sunscreen. [More]

The last month of summer is almost here and the fun doesn’t stop on Block Island. The party on the Block keeps going through the end of the summer. Check out all the awesome August events below. [More]

Zinc oxide can do it all. It protects and fights for your skin. You might know it mainly as a sunscreen ingredient but it can do so much more. Learn why having zinc on your side is a great thing for your skin. [More]

The price of sunglasses varies widely from a few dollars to hundreds or even thousands. But how much do you need to really spend to actually protect your eyes from the sun? Do you need to shell out hundreds of dollars or can you spend much less? The answer is surprising and a little confusing… [More]

This week let’s answer the common question – should I get a base tan before a vacation to help protect my skin? TLDR - the answer is a big NO… Since it’s July and UV Safety Awareness month, it’s a great time to spread some truths about sun protection and your skin. [More]

Summer is heating up so it's time to save on all of our suncare products in our 4th of July SPF Sale. Get 20% off on our Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and Natural Face Moisturizer SPF 30 today through Monday. Use code SPF20 at checkout. Happy 4th! [More]

If you haven’t been to Block Island in July – you’re missing out on one of the best times of your life. There’s nothing better than July on the Block. It’s festive, fun, and fabulous. Whether you want to check out some major fireworks or be the champion hot dog eater or just bury you feet in the sand, you can do any of that this month. Here’s what July has to offer… [More]