You have always heard that there is no way to get rid of jellyfish stings. In fact, we have been living with them for thousands of years and until now it has not been possible. Our jellyfish cream prevents jellyfish stings from multiple common species around the world. Safe Sea is not a repellent: it acts as an inhibitor. If you want to discover how our protectors work, read on. We give you all the details.
Jellyfish cream inhibits jellyfish stings in children and adults
When we talk about the protective effect of our jellyfish creams, the following question often arises: Is Safe Sea a repellent or an inhibitor? The answer is very simple: our creams act against jellyfish as an inhibitor.
What is a repellent and how does it work?
If a product is classified as a "repellent", it means that its ingredients will keep the insects or animals in question away from our skin. Humans generally attract insects, ticks and other arthropods by the simple act of emanating heat and sweat. Perfumes and creams also help attract the attention of these animals.
To prevent these animals from remaining on our skin long enough to bite, the repellent forms a barrier on the surface of our dermis. This is achieved thanks to specific active ingredients, such as DEET (N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide), a chemical compound that confuses animal receptors and interferes with their perception of environmental odors.
The result is a kind of disorientation caused in animals, as they do not know exactly where to bite. They are disoriented and do not approach the part of our body where we apply the product. The duration of this protection varies according to the concentration of DEET used in the repellent formula. It is important to keep in mind that the repellent is not a cosmetic or drug and its regulation is given, in most territories, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What is an inhibitor and how does it work?
A product that acts as an inhibitor has the property of interrupting a certain process or chemical response. Safe Sea® falls into the category of inhibitors.
As indicated by studies conducted by Standford University, Safe Sea® contains in its formula exclusive and patented ingredients, which protect against accidents caused by jellyfish. It forms a protective chemical barrier on the skin. In fact, as Dr. Amit Lotam, creator of Safe Sea®, says, from a regulatory standpoint, terms like "barriers", "prevention", "impediment" and "protection" are better and more accurate in describing what our product does. Let's take an in-depth look at how this happens:
Acting as chemical inhibitors, Safe Sea® components block the locations on the jellyfish 's body where the burning process is activated. By blocking the sensory cells of these animals and preventing them from identifying the person as a possible threat, i.e. a possible "predator". It should be noted that the venom released during contact with jellyfish is nothing more than a natural defense mechanism for the animal, which is activated whenever it feels threatened. Therefore, if there is no identification of threat, the "sting" does not occur.
Safe Sea® is a product with unique features. With this vegan jellyfish inhibitor, both children - from 6 months of age - and adults can enjoy the summer and the beach with more peace of mind and safety.
How does Safe Sea inhibit jellyfish sting?
The sting inhibition of this vegan sunscreen is based on preventing the activation of the nematocysts of the jellyfish (darts). And it is based on and/or inspired by the chemical properties of the mucous lining of clownfish.
Clownfish and its power against jellyfish stings
The clownfish lives among sea anemones. They have stinging nematocysts similar to those of jellyfish. But their mucous coating prevents them from being stung by sea anemones. Nematocysts require both chemical and tactile stimulation to fire. Evolutionarily, it makes sense for jellyfish or sea anemones not to unnecessarily discharge their nematocysts against inanimate objects or themselves. Hence, the clownfish's coating mimics that of a jellyfish and it does not suffer their stings.
The studies of marine biologist Amit Lotan, founder of Safe Sea and a researcher specializing in cnidarians, were based on an observation of the behavior of clownfish. He discovered that they have polysaccharides identical to those that jellyfish have in their umbilicus and that this allows them to live freely among tentacles full of stinging cells. The clownfish mimics the stinging tentacles, which do not fire when they recognize it as their own.
This is the principle of the formula and the inhibition of the stinging cells sting if we are impregnated with the cream. It is the glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins indicated in the INCI that are responsible for this property, and of course they do not come from any animal, clownfish or jellyfish. These glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins are not of animal origin.
Stinging cell prevention method
Safe Sea thus prevents the nematocysts from being triggered. However, once the stingers have been triggered, Safe Sea cannot block or neutralize the sting and its venom. The inhibitor is not composed of a single chemical. It is an amalgam. Moreover, the hundreds of thousands of stinging cells function autonomously. And therefore, even with the tentacle detached from the jellyfish, they could be triggered.
In various scientific publications Safe Sea is literally recognized as an "effective jellyfish sting inhibitor. It significantly reduces the pain and skin reaction resulting from contact with the stinging cells of the jellyfish" ("Safe Sea jellyfishreport Stanford University"). In other words, the effectiveness of Safe Sea is recognized. But it hardly prevents contact in 100% of cases (i.e. 100% of the millions of autonomous stinging cells in its tentacles). And that is why the product's package insert recommends "not to bathe in jellyfish-infested waters".
Where to buy Safe Sea anti jellyfish cream?
This year we have renewed our packaging, paying special attention to sustainability and maximum sun protection. All our references are packaged in rPET containers (100% recycled) in travel format (10ml) and family format (250ml). In addition, we focus on the development of formulas with high protection factors (SPF50 and SPF50 PLUS).
If you found this information relevant and you want to buy our anti jellyfish cream, you can do it from our online store. online store. We take this opportunity to inform you that if you sign up as a subscriber to our newsletter, you will receive a 10% discount code for your next purchase.
Now yes: say goodbye to jellyfish stings with Safe Sea jellyfish cream!
