# Organic Sun Care Collections COOLA Offers Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen Products By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-26 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coola References: [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/coola/our-line/) & [coolasuncare](http://www.coolasuncare.com/) Of course it's in sunny San Diego, California where COOLA, eco-friendly sun care company, is based. It screams Southern California: everything from the poppy green, sea blue and dark blue packaging to their news coverage in various glossy magazines people tend to take to the beach such as Marie Claire, [British Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-british-chefs), Elle, Lucky and [American Spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunhinged) as well as their "Team COOLA" members, which include paddle boarder champions. COOLA is a sun care brand that uses organic ingredients in its products, many of which include sport-specific lotions for the face, the body and the lips. In 2012, the company was awarded the [Environmental Working Group's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-baby-sunscreen) highest ranked non-mineral sunscreen. **Contact Information** COOLA [website](http://www.coolasuncare.com/) COOLA on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/COOLAsuncare) COOLA on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/COOLA_Suncare) COOLA on [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/coola/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Sunscreen:** The trend towards eco-friendly sunscreen products using organic ingredients creates opportunities for businesses to innovate in sustainable ingredients and packaging. - **Sport-specific Sun Care:** Sun care products designed for specific sports activities highlight a potential opportunity for businesses to innovate with customized formulas and branding tailored to the needs of athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Non-mineral Sunscreen:** The Environmental Working Group's ranking system for non-mineral sunscreens presents an opportunity for businesses to compete in developing the highest quality and effective products without mineral-based ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Care:** As the demand for organic sun care products increases, companies in the personal care industry can capitalize on a growing market for sustainable and environmentally friendly products. - **Athletic Wear:** The trend towards sport-specific sun care products creates opportunities for athletic wear companies to create branded products tailored towards customers who prioritize value-added health benefits and protection during outdoor activities. - **Green Retail:** Retailers with a focus on environmentally-friendly and sustainable products can expand their offerings to include organic sun care products to meet the needs of conscious consumers seeking to make more sustainable choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic SPF Product Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coola-launch.md) - [Scent-Forward SPF Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coola-x-voluspa.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Suncare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-sunscreen.md) - [Plant-Based Sun Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sun-protectors.md) - [Skin-Caring SPF Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooge.md) - [Eco Mineral Sun Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheer-mist-sun-spray.md) - [Sustainable Mineral SPF Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-reef.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tinted Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-tinted-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Eco-Friendly Moisturizing Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-safe-sunsorb.md)