sunscreen

We hear a lot about the harmful effects of UV rays so we protect ourselves with sunscreen. But is the sunscreen you’re using good for your health? With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which sunscreen is the best choice for you and your family. One thing to consider when choosing … Read more

| Estrogen Personal care products, such as shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens, are a staple in most people’s daily routine. However, many of these products contain chemicals that can mimic estrogen in the body, leading to a decrease in testosterone levels. This can result in a variety of negative health effects, including weight gain, reduced muscle … Read more

Biennial Sailing Race The PURU Transgascogne sailing race is a biennial event that takes place in the waters of the Bay of Biscay, off the west coast of France. The race, which is organized by Versace Sailing Management, is considered to be one of the most challenging offshore races in the world. It’s open to both … Read more

Small Country, Big Impact Switzerland is a small country with a big impact on the environment. Known as the “water tower of Europe,” many of Europe’s major rivers originate in Switzerland, making the country’s freshwater resources of the utmost importance. In order to protect these resources, it is crucial to address the issue of pollution … Read more

Is your chemical sunscreen polluting the rivers, lakes and seas? Most commercially available sunscreen contains many chemicals, which can cause harm to the world’s rivers, lakes and seas. Check Ingredients Even sunscreen that looks natural, makes natural claims or says ‘BIO’ or ‘Organic’ can still be unsafe and you must check the ingredients. In reality, … Read more

Which is better? Just like skincare products, sun protection can be just as confusing. From the acronyms, numbers, and filters, it is often hard to understand which sun protection is right for you. One of the big questions constantly making its way around the social media ether is about which is better: chemical vs physical … Read more

Mother Nature Our Mother Nature contributes immense flowering and non-flowering flora to our life.  We are the receivers of numerous wholesome and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts for consumption and use on the whole body.  A mix At PURU, we use a mix of seed, flower and fruit oils in our suncare and skincare products.  Seed … Read more

The sun never takes a day off, and neither should you. Whether you should wear SPF everyday is a good question and it really depends on what you are doing and how exposed you are. Let’s dive in.  How the sun works There are quite a few factors when considering whether to wear sunscreen and … Read more

St. Moritz, Engadine is a valley of sunshine St. Moritz enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year and at an elevation of 1800 metres the high alpine resort town in the Engadine valley of Switzerland demands high quality natural protection for its esteemed guests.  The Kempinski Alpine Spa at the Grand Hotel Des Bains … Read more

The reasons why PURU use organic beeswax in our products PURU believes that when nature has given us an abundance of options widely available at our European doorstep, making truly nourishing skin and body care products is a labour of love that although doesn’t always come easy, ironically requires little changes to the formulations. We … Read more