The Avasol Blog
Liz Clark is a sailing surfer, writer, and activist. Liz has sailed over 20,000 miles, living one with nature and the ocean via her sustainable lifestyle at sea, and inspiring others to do the same through her literary and non-profit work. In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to feature Liz for her unparalleled achievements as a sailor and environmental activist. We sat down with Liz to delve into her story a little deeper. Read on to learn more about Liz and her remarkable story!
A bold adventurer takes on endless sea, paddling in pursuit of ecological awareness and self growth. Sean Jansen tells a deeply compelling story of his battles against the obstacles of both his inner and outer landscapes as he solo-paddles the Baja Peninsula’s 2,500 mile-long Sea of Cortez.
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We sat down with professional surfer and content creator Elle Sampiere to learn more about her life behind the screen. A lot of you may know Elle through her surf product recommendations (featured on her very own Surfer Mag channel, and her Tik Tok), worldwide surf retreats, or relatable social media content in general! When Elle reached out to us to express that since trying Avasol, she's never used any other sunscreen (and yes, she's tried them all), we knew she would be the perfect fit to join our team. Not only is she a standout surfer and business woman, but her values are deeply tied to ocean conservation through a lifetime of living by the beach. Read on to learn more about Elle's lifestyle, her impressive accomplishments and her opportunistic outlook on life.
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Emily Schmitz is a trail and ultra runner who loves spending long days in the mountains and exploring new trails with friends. She coaches runners of all levels, experiences and backgrounds to reach their running goals. We asked Emily to write about how trail running connects her to nature and inspires her to protect the places she runs, through every little action, from the sunscreen in her daily routine to the ways she encourages her running community to care for our planet as well. Read on and you might just find yourself running out the door!
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If you're mindful of what goes in your body, you probably are (or should be) mindful of what goes on your body. In this article, we take a deeper dive into the harmful chemical compounds laden in mainstream products. We'll touch on the misleading claims to be wary of when choosing personal care, and discuss the Environmental Working Group's hazard scoring to help you identify what to look out for. All Avasol sunscreens get the lowest hazard score possible, so you don't have to worry about exposing yourself to ingredients that are: carcinogenic, toxic to the reproductive system, or disruptive to your endocrine system.
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