The Nature Conservancy calls Block Island “one of the last 12 great places in the Western Hemisphere.” With 17 miles of gorgeous beach – be sure to bring your sunscreen - and almost half the island protected for wildlife, Block Island goes to great lengths to guard its beautiful environment. It’s no wonder the United States Mint decided to make the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge part of their America the Beautiful Quarters Program. [More]

Let me get right to it – homemade sunscreen is a don’t. I’m not saying this just because I own a skin care company that specializes in mineral sunscreen but because it is dangerous to your skin plain & simple. [More]

It’s easy – grab a bottle of sunscreen, slap a bit on and you’re good to go – right? Well…maybe. There are a number of common mistakes everyone makes but follow these tips and it really can be as simple as it sounds. [More]

Iced green tea is one of my go-to drinks when I’m in the mood to be refreshed and energized on a hot day. So of course I was happy to make it a key ingredient in our suncare products. Not only does green tea rejuvenate me – it has some powerful benefits for the skin. [More]

The short answer – no, a base tan is not a way to protect your skin from the sun. As dermatologist Dr. Lisa Chipps said to the Skin Cancer Foundation “…just as there’s no safe amount of smoking, you can’t get a little safe tan. The damage it does, even if it’s just a bit here and there, adds up over time and contributes to overall aging as well as skin cancer.” [More]

Summer is on and now is the perfect time to stock up and save on sunscreens, moisturizers and cleansers. Get 20% on ALL of our products through Tuesday, July 4th.* at checkout. Happy summer shopping! [More]

I’m sure many of you are diligently applying sunscreen to your face and body before heading out this summer. Year-round too ☺. But there are definitely spots that most people (including myself) often forget. Not to worry I’ve got you covered with a list of the spots to not forget that you can use as an easy reminder. [More]

Block Island Race Week is a big event on the island. Taking place every two years, this year the action starts on June 18th and if you love boating it’s not one to miss. With over 150 sailboats participating the island really comes alive with racing all day and festivities each night. [More]

Started in 2001, this year marks the 17th annual Block Island Music Festival. It’s a six day event starting today that features free music, over 40 acts and free food too. Plus this week on The Block is also the island’s annual Restaurant Week and the bi-annual Race Week - a sailboat race from the mainland, around the island, and back. [More]

It’s a busy week on Block Island with three major events kicking off. Restaurant week is the first one and definitely the tastiest. Here’s all the details plus check out the Block Island Chamber of Commerce and the Block Island Restaurant Week Facebook page for more info. [More]