What is Raw Element’s?

Raw Element is a sustainable sunscreen brand founded by Brian Guadagno. Brian has worked as an ocean lifeguard his entire life and has never found an effective and safe sunscreen. He established Raw Elements with the goal of creating the most effective and safest sunscreen on the market. Raw Elements, unlike other sunscreens, do not contain nanoparticles and instead concentrate solely on a component known as zinc. Nanoparticles can enter the body via the skin and harm DNA. Zinc, on the other hand, is a natural chemical that has been proved to boost the immune system and give significant UV protection while being environmentally sustainable.

What are the dangerous chemicals found in sunscreen? 

The National Ocean Service, affiliated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains how some sunscreen chemicals end up in our oceans and negatively impact our environment. This article was written to inform the public on how some chemicals in sunscreens harm marine life. In particular, three substances discussed in this article are Benzophenone-1, Nano Titanium Dioxide, and Nano Zinc Oxide. These dangerous chemicals are found in many sunscreens are likely to wash off our skin and end up in our oceans. Neutrogena, for example, is a well-known brand whose sunscreen was recently recalled due to the presence of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. Raw Elements is free of harmful chemicals like benzene and instead relies on natural components to attain the same level of performance. Overall, The National Ocean Service is working hard to define these substances and how they impact marine life like coral and fish.