The Learning Lab

How to Train for a 5K Without Wrecking Your Skin

(A Guide for Runners Who Care About Health From Head to Toe) Training for your first 5K is a big step—congrats! Whether aiming for a fun run, a fundraising race, or a personal milestone, starting a running habit is a great way to build endurance, boost mood, and get outside...

The Outdoor Family's Guide to Zinc Oxide Sunscreen

Spending time outdoors as a family is one of life's great joys—from beach trips to mountain hikes to backyard play. But with more time under the sun comes greater responsibility to protect your family's skin safely and effectively. That's where zinc oxide sunscreen comes in. This guide explains why zinc...

Ancient Sunscreen is Similar to Today's Zinc Oxide Sunscreen

What if your sun defense routine isn't a modern invention but a return to a tradition that helped our ancestors outlive other human species? That's precisely what emerging archaeological and geophysical science suggests. Long before SPF ratings, chemical sunscreens, or dermatology, Homo sapiens were already solving the sun problem. They...

10 Sunscreen Myths Debunked for Healthy Skin

If you read food labels, avoid processed junk, and spend your weekends outside — hiking, surfing, fishing, or chasing your kids through the sprinklers — you likely care about what goes on your skin as much as what goes in your body. But when it comes to sunscreen, myths still...

Do you rub in Zinc Oxide Sunscreen?

Here's What You Need to Know. If you've ever applied mineral sunscreen and thought, "I'll just keep rubbing until I can't see it anymore," you're not alone. Many people assume sunscreen should disappear completely for effective use. But here's the truth—if you're using zinc oxide sunscreen, rubbing it in until...

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Waxhead Zinc Sunscreen

Most sunscreens on the market are packed with sketchy chemicals, misleading labels, and empty promises. But Waxhead Zinc Sunscreen? It's in a league of its own. If you're still slathering on chemical-laden goop, these 10 shocking truths about our 100% non-toxic, reef-safe zinc sunscreen might change your mind. 1. Zinc...