Nailbrush
Nailbrush
ECOMAX Nail Brush
Ready for scrubbing your nails after a hard day at work or play, the ECOMAX Nail Brush is double sided to effectively scrub hands and clean under nails. The bristles are made from the hard-wearing Tampico fibre which readily absorbs water ready to release during scrubbing, providing a thorough clean.
Ethically handmade in Sri Lanka, your ECOMAX brush is 100% compostable, so pop it in the compost when it reaches the end of its life.
Plastic free. Biodegradable/Compostable. Vegan. Fair Trade. Zero Waste.
Ever Eco Nail Brush
Ready Made from plants! This nail brush features a bamboo handle and sisal bristles from the agave plant.
Dual-sided brush contains both long and shorter, denser bristle options
Ergonomic, easy-to-grip handle
Compostable at end of life
Compatible Sunscreens
Compatible Sunscreens
What type of sunscreens work in our Solmates?
Let’s be honest, you don't want to buy a Solmate only to find your favourite sunscreen doesn’t work in it!
The applicator was designed to work with as many sunscreens as possible. However the reality is that there is a vast range of sunscreens on the market and consistency can vary widely so some will work better than others!
Solmates have pulled together a summary of the sunscreens they have tested to date. Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive, and they will continue to add to it. Please note: they’ve prioritised testing sunscreens that you can buy in larger bottles and have an SPF of at least 30.
Key Things To Know First
1. Solmates work best with creams and lotion-based sunscreens.
2. This includes mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens although the very thick ones may be more of a challenge. There are some tips below on how to alleviate this.
3. Solmates DO NOT work well with liquid spray and very thin/runny sunscreens - our seals and the gap around the ball is designed for a slightly thicker consistency cream so you may see some leakage with very thin or liquid sunscreens.
4. When sunscreens get hot they can change consistency and become very liquidy and runny. This may cause some temporary leakage in certain circumstances until the sunscreen returns to its original consistency. Please note: Sunscreens should be kept as cool as possible as exposure to high temperatures can also affect their efficacy.
Chemical Sunscreens that love Solmates
Examples of the chemical sunscreens we have tested and know work well are:
Brand & Type
Aldi - Ombra Sunscreen (all types)
Banana Boat - All Lotion types (not spray)
Bondi Sands - Coconut Beach, Sport
Cancer Council - Kids, Active, Sport, Watersport, Everyday
Carroten - Everyday Lotion
Dermaveen - Sensitive Sun
Goat - Sunscreen Dry Touch
Hamilton - Sensitive, Active Family
La Roche Posay - Anthelios Wet Skin
Le Tan - Coconut, Watermelon
Mecca Cosmetica - To Save Body
Neutrogena - Beach Defence
Standard Procedure - Original
Sun Bum - Original
Ultra Violette - Extreme Screen
We are Feel Good - Signature, Coconut, Kakadu Plum, Sensitive, Wild Rosella
Woolworths - Everyday Lotion
Chemical Sunscreens that may have a tricky Solmates relationship
There are a few runny / thin consistency sunscreens that work well with our Solmates, however as our seals and gap around the ball are built for a slightly thicker consistency sunscreen, you may experience leakage in certain circumstances with the following sunscreens so please take care:
Brand & Type
Nivea Sun - Protect & Moisture
Ego - Sunsense
Natio sun - Quick Dry
Mineral Sunscreens
We also know many of you love mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens. The zinc-based sunscreens we’ve tested that work in our Solmates are:
Brand
Type
Bondi Sands - Mineral Zinc
Ethical Zinc - Natural Clear Zinc
Invisible Zinc - Face and Body
Key Sun - Clear Zinke
Little Urchin- Natural Clear Zinc
Mother - Natural
Sunbum - Mineral Zinc
Wot Not - Natural Sunscreen
Mineral Sunscreens that have a tricky Solmates relationship
Unfortunately some of the very thick mineral sunscreens / sun butters do not work well in our Solmates as the sunscreen tends to stick to the sides of the applicator and not fall well onto the roller ball.
Examples of the sunscreens that don’t work well are:
Brand & Type
MooGoo - Clear Zinc
Sunslayer - Natural
Surf Mud - Natural Zinc
Tips for Zinc-based or Thicker Sunscreen
1. We suggest keeping the Solmate upside down (or turning upside down before usage) so that the sunscreen falls on the ball.
2. Keep the Solmate quite full so there is always sunscreen on the roller ball end.
3. Some customers have given feedback that mixing a tiny amount of liquid coconut oil with their zinc sunscreens helps the sunscreen fall better on the roller ball - please take precautions however if you choose to alter the makeup of a sunscreen.
So we hope this helps! Please drop us a line at hello@solmates.com.au if your favourite sunscreen is not on the lists here and we will make sure we test it.
Materials
Materials
Recycled Ocean Bound Plastic and mineral talc - for the body, base and lid
Teflon - roller ball
Silicone Rubber - tether
Packaging
Packaging
- 100% recycled material
- Printed with plant-based inks
- Fully recyclable or compostable,
including stickers and labels that are also fully compostable at home or in the kerbside green bin
End of Life Disposal
End of Life Disposal
- Return to manufacturer, by emailing hello@solmates.com.au and they will arrange for its return to them
OR - Unit to be dismantled
- Place the lid, body and base in kerbside recycling
- Silicone tether and roller ball to go to specialist recycler (silicone recyclable but no pathways currently available in Australia) or send back to Solmates for repurposing.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
When and how should I clean my Solmate bottle?
Your Solmate should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis. Solmates are designed for the immediate transport and application of sunscreen within a short period of time, not for long-term storage of sunscreen.
Removing any sunscreen from its original packaging may affect its efficacy over a given period, so please ensure you discard any old sunscreen regularly, then fully clean out all parts of your Solmate as follows:
- Remove the lid and base from the middle part of the applicator (please do not try to remove the roller ball)
- Using detergent and a brush or similar, thoroughly scrub and clean all parts of the applicator (including around the roller ball) to remove all residue
- Rinse off detergent (repeat these steps until the applicator is thoroughly clean)
- Leave your Solmate to drain and fully dry before using again
Note: Please don’t put your Solmate in the dishwasher - whilst the Solmate will survive a washing cycle we’ve found it doesn’t do a thorough cleaning job and sunscreen residue may be left.
How do I care for my Solmate?
- Make sure you discard any old sunscreen regularly. Solmates are NOT designed for the long term storage of sunscreen. Removing any sunscreen from its original packaging may affect its efficacy over a given period, so please ensure you regularly empty the Solmate and discard any old sunscreen.
- You need to clean your Solmate regularly (see instructions in the ‘When and how should I clean my Solmate’)
- Don’t leave your Solmate in direct sun for extended periods of time - this may cause the colour to fade and the plastic to become brittle. Overheating of any sunscreen inside the Solmate may also affect its efficacy.
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Delivery
- Local Delivery area is within a 5km radius of The Eco Station
- Free local delivery for orders over $60
- Just $5 for local delivery on orders under $60
- We sometimes offer delivery further afield, so please reach out if you aren't in our local area but keen to utilise the convenience of delivery.
Long term we hope to deliver via electric car/cargo bike trailer and in the meantime, where possible, we will deliver via electric cargo bike or on the way to other places in our car, as to reduce our carbon emissions as much as possible.