STORY (Seychelles) The Resort Leads The Way In The Fight Against Toxic Sunscreen
Chosen by Leading Green Resort in the region 2021 at the World Travel Awards, STORY (Seychelles) has a reputation of seeking to reduce its impact on its local environment as well as a desire to be 100% sustainable in all its practices STORY has now added global leading non water polluting sunscreen brand People4Ocean into its in room offering, giving all guests the opportunity to try these amazing creams first hand that not only fully protect all marine life but offer the user award winning sun protection plus a spa grade experience.
People4Ocean long heralded as the leading voice in the industry fighting the issue of toxic creams and the damage they are doing to our most endangered marine habitats says it welcomes the partnership with STORY to offer all guests a chance to try our products and make a choice to fully protect the sealife of the Seychelles during their stay at this beautiful resort on the main island of Mahe.
The Global problem Just 13% of the world’s oceans remain untouched by the damaging impacts of humanity, the first systematic analysis has revealed. Outside the remotest areas of the Pacific and the poles, virtually no ocean is left harbouring naturally high levels of marine wildlife. Huge fishing fleets, global shipping and pollution running off the land are combining with climate change to degrade the oceans, the researchers found.
Furthermore, just 5% of the remaining ocean wilderness is within existing marine protection areas. “We were astonished by just how little marine wilderness remains,” says Kendall Jones, at the University of Queensland, Australia, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, who led the new research. “The ocean is immense, covering over 70% of our planet, but we’ve managed to significantly impact almost all of this vast ecosystem.
P4O Sun Care is a story about skin health, ocean adventures and most of all, family. Together People4Ocean and LaGaia Unedited ; Mother, Daughters and Son, set out on a Global first. A natural sun system loved by skin, conscious of the environment and that gives back to ocean life. We believe our sun care solutions – and the people that use them – are a driving force towards healthier skin and cleaner oceans”. – People4Ocean Owners. Louise and Austin Laing .
People4Ocean 100% Natural Plant Based Ocean & Reef Safe Suncare
First launched in Australia back in 2018 and available in the UK from Jan 2021People4Ocean Sun Care is the creation of accomplished marine biologists, husband and wife team, Louise and Austin Laing. Working in collaboration with Australian Spa label La Gaia Unedited they developed a one-of-a-kind sophisticated sun care range, eco-consciously formulated to protect sensitive skins and natural ecosystems. The entire range excludes all water polluting elements. Formulas are skin-loving, combining clean and active botanicals with mineral-rich ingredients making them ocean & skin-conscious.
Using plant-based and local ingredients, the entire range is suitable for vegetarian (Australian sustainable beeswax being the only animal by-product to its formulas) and offers 100% plant-based products. There is overwhelming evidence, shown now through many studies, that mainstream sunscreens are polluting our waterways, entering our oceans and affecting aquatic life. Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Octocrylene are just some of the most commonly usedUV-filters in chemical base sunscreens ingredients which are toxic to ocean life, acting as hormones disruptors on marine species and impacting coral reefs even from very small concentrations are unnecessarily damaging our oceans.
It is for this reason that all People4Ocean Sun Care formulations exclude water-polluting elements. Many people are unaware that 97% of sunscreens out there contain toxic ingredients harmful to marine life. In-fact, there is also research that the same ingredients can also be detrimental to human health following long term use. Ina global society and growing culture where consumers are more aware of their impact on the planet, and the role they have in preserving our ecosystems,People4Ocean is offering an alternative to the conscientious consumers looking at minimize their global footprint.
People4Ocean Pillars in Sustainability
Free of water polluting ingredients.
Biodegradable &reef-friendly formulas
Low carbon packaging made from 100% recyclable sugarcane PEbioplastic
No single-use packaging
All products are 100% Australian-made, including their packaging. Using solar energy and sustainable manufacturing practices the brand commits to its ground breaking sustainability ethos within the luxury skincare market with bio-plastic packaging, carbon neutral shipping methods and pro-actively working with Reef Conservation projects globally, as well as supporting local initiatives in the regions they are distributed in.
People4Ocean All Natural Sun System https://www.people4ocean.com **Winners Of The Australian Non-Toxic Awards 2020 – SPF30GOLD Sunscreen Winner – SPF50 GOLD & SILVER Sunscreen & Kid Sunscreen Winner**https://australiannontoxicawards.com.au
STORY (Seychelles) The Resort
As its name suggests, STORY (Seychelles) is about creating ‘stories’ for its guests – not only to relish, but also to participate in-during their stay. These will be singular, inspiring stories sparked as much by the bold architecture of the resort itself and its magical melding into its lush environment, as by the curation of empowering, transformational experiences in art, cuisine and the vibrant Seychellois culture designed to define a memorable and personally enriching stay.
Located on spectacular Beau Vallon beach, an icon of tropical delight, this STORY Seychelles flagship, with its contemporary, chic ambiance, features 100 rooms comprising villas and suites, a reputed spa and no less than seven different dining venues, each with its own signature ambiance and cuisine. A rare refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern living, this exceptional resort provides its clients with the opportunity to savour an intoxicatingly fresh approach to tropical living, complete with all modern comforts, immersed in a realm of chic décor, sumptuous food & beverages, spacious luxury and the painstaking attention to detail and service which are the hallmark of the STORY Hotels & Resorts brand.
An unparalleled collection of well-appointed and exquisitely furnished accommodations, together with additional relaxation and recreational spaces complement perfectly the ubiquitous and gently pulsating Seychelles vibe, while remaining entirely in step with their lush Seychellois surroundings. The launch of the STORY Hotels & Resorts brand in Seychelles promises to usher in a new age of the Intrepid Discoverer – but not this time, as in the past, in search of new continents and their riches; now, rather, seeking a deliciously eclectic mix of new sensations, impressions and experiences that are genuinely lasting and potentially life-changing.
A STORY that Sparks Inspiration.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit https://www.story-seychelles.com ENDS Over View Seychelles, all the islands have been blessed with many natural assets and attributes including possessing a near-perfect and disease-free climate; an endless list of world-beating beaches; a sanctuary for some of the world’s rarest species of flora & fauna and an enviable conservation record whereby almost half of the 455 sq.km landmass has been set aside as natural parks and reserves.
There are also no less than two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the extraordinary Vallée de Mai where the legendary, double-lobed coconut, the Coco-de-Mer grows high on ancient palms in a settings o surreal it was once thought to be the original site of the Garden of Eden, and Aldabra atoll, the planet’s largest raised coral atoll. Seychelles opens up to the world The Indian Ocean island destination has announced that it will be welcoming visitors from across the globe, with conditions depending on the country you’re travelling from, the destination has said it will continuously review entry measures to ensure that at all times the health and safety of the visitors and the local population are not compromised.
More details available on www.tourism.gov.sc.