Safe surf
< Back to university newsMark Dowson from Brunel University has designed Surfscreen, the first ever natural and instantly biodegradable sunscreen dispenser for surfers that will minimise sunburn during a long day in the surf.
The industrial design student's product consists of an organic soft gel sun cream capsule made from agar, a natural extract found in seaweed.
Each capsule contains a single application of sunscreen. Surfers keep the gel-like capsules waterproof by wearing an armband with five watertight compartments where the capsules are stored.
Once the used capsules are tossed into the water its natural components instantly biodegrade leaving no trace of pollution.
Posted: Tuesday 9 February 2010