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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.

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.

Here at Avasol we love to support people who are contributing to their community as environmentalists in the surfing world! We recently partnered up with OceanFolx, a surf, sailing and yoga camp for young water womxn taking place in Lombok,...