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Our friends over at Wasted Talent teamed up with Sun Bum's newest ambassador, Arthur Longo, and journeyed to Japan. The finished product? "Washed Up," a film you’ll want to watch on repeat (luckily we’ve got you covered here).

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Read on to understand exactly how sunscreen works and the fine line between achieving a light bronze versus an unhealthy burn.

Read More: Can You Tan With Sunscreen?
You have your skin care routine on lock. Then, every summer, you ask yourself the same question: does my sunscreen go on before or after my moisturizer? The answer isn’t as simple as you think. Read on for how to keep your skin care routine in check AND protected from the harmful effects of the sun.

Read More: Does Sunscreen Go on Before or After Moisturizer?
There’s a fine line between “cute” and “sun-damaged,” and the difference between freckles versus sunspots is a great way to illustrate this point. In this guide, you’ll learn more about these “solar kisses” and how to know when your relationship with the sun has simply gone too far.

Read More: Understanding Sunspots vs. Freckles
Sun dial marks the spot! Our Miami fam knew where to find us recently when we set up shop with our mega Sonny in the heart of Miami Beach, Florida.

Read More: Finders Keepers Miami Beach
Skin cancer prevention starts by understanding that exposure to the outdoors always means exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays — even when it’s cloudy. The best way to combat this? Wear sunscreen every day—truly.

Read More: How to Prevent Skin Cancer
What’s the fastest way to turn your tropical dream vacation into a nightmare? Plan a full schedule of outdoor activities on Day One without using adequate sun protection.

Read More: How Long Does a Sunburn Last?
You slather it on before your big day at the beach, confident that it will help prevent you from developing a painful sunburn the next morning. But how does sunscreen actually work on your skin?

Read More: How Does Sunscreen Work?
You meticulously applied a solid coat of SPF 50 to your face and body this morning and are now ready to take on the day, sunburn-worry free. Right? Not necessarily. This guide breaks down some helpful advice on how often you should reapply sunscreen. Hint: it varies!

Read More: How Often Should You Reapply Sunscreen?
In this guide, we’ll learn more about we'll learn more about the invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun known as ultraviolet (UV) light. In particular, we’ll break down the differences between two types of UV rays that affect human skin: UVA versus UVB rays.

Read More: Understanding UVA vs. UVB Rays
You’re about to make your next sunscreen purchase and are scanning through a selection of bottles ranging from SPF 30 to SPF 70. What exactly is SPF and how should it inform your decision-making? This guide should provide all you need to know about the SPF rating system, better known as “Sun Protection Factor.”

Read More: What Is SPF and What Does It Stand For?
Sure, he was once crowned Pipe-Master. But today surfer Julian Wilson has an even more important title—Dad.

Read More: Aurora Australis: A Portrait of Julian Wilson
We caught up with long-time Sun Bum Ambassador, Rasmus King, at his home in rural Byron Bay. The picturesque cottage was stuffed with incredible records, classic surfboards, instruments, and vintage cars which all seem to have a special place in his life.

Read More: This is Rasmus
We consulted our resident big guy (Sonny) because he's the expert at creating out-of-the-box, art-minded experience for kids, by kids.

Read More: Step Inside Sonny’s Daydream
Hanging out with Danish-Aussie surfer and Sun Bum Ambassador, Isabella Nichols, spilled her secret sauce for staying stoked during high-level competitions.

Read More: This is Isabella Nichols
Meet the hair towel! Soft and absorbent microfiber that battles frizz and breakage. Plus, it's a pro at drying hair and getting us ready post-surf or shower.

Read More: Sun Bum x Slowtide Hair Towel

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