The Zinka Blog

Check out Zinka Team Rider Jorge Colomer in "Indos Breakfast!"

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:14:00 GMT

Zinka is the Official Sunsceen sponsor at this weekend's Catalina Island Classic... Come Check us out!!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:05:00 GMT

Check out Zinka Team Rider Jorge Colomer in ''Las Arenitas''

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:21:00 GMT

sands of the caribbean bodyboarding from don quijote on Vimeo.

Zinka will be at King Harbor Sea Fair on Sunday, May 20th... Come check us Out!

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:53:00 GMT

Zinka is the official Sunscreen Sponsor of Pool Party Jam 2012!!

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:05:00 GMT

Congrats to Zinka Team Rider Lilac Alvarado!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:32:00 GMT

Lilac won the 2nd stop of F.S.P.R.!!!

She has won 2 straight stops now and is currently in 1st position leading the rankings...

these contest are very important to make the Puerto Rico Surf Team

to represent the island on the 2012 World Surfing Games!

Super Grom Spotlight... Check out Zinka Team rider Sophie Falzone in this issue of Void Magazine!

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:14:00 GMT

Check out Zinka Team Rider, Steven Mclean's trip to Puerto Rico!

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:14:00 GMT

Check out Zinka in the latest issue of OC Parenting Magazine!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:54:00 GMT

Check out Zinka Team rider Flynn Novak's latest blog on Flynn's World...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:43:00 GMT

Flynn's Bushman "Clean Project" Board from Ariel Willeford on Vimeo.

Zinka was the official Sunscreen Sponsor of Zap Best Trick Event over the past weekend! Check out Recap & Pictures!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Check out the Zap Best Trick recap... http://blog.zapskimboards.com/2012/02/zap-best-trick-recap/

Zinka Team Rider Austin Hair takes a chill run around the rails!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:32:00 GMT

Zinka is the Official Sunscreen Sponsor of the Rahlves' Banzai Tour 2012!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:26:00 GMT

Check it Out... Zinka Team Rider Flynn Novak makes the cover of Transworld Surf!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:42:00 GMT

Visit... Behind The Cover: Flynn Novak’s “Flynnstone Flip” At Rocky Point...

http://surf.transworld.net/1000141933/photos/flynn-novak-backflips-onto-the-cover-of-transworld-surf/

Fun in the Winter!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:54:00 GMT

Now that summer is gone most people are tossing away their sunscreen and bundling up for the cold winter months ahead, ready to hit the slopes. But it’s important to remember that sunscreen is needed every day that you’re skin is exposed to the sun, especially in the snow.

No matter how hot or cold it is outside, your skin will burn. The cold weather tends to dry out your skin, making it more susceptible to sun damage as well as increasing the risk for skin cancer. When you’re skiing or snowboarding at high elevations you’re closer to the sun, intensifying its’ rays as they hit the snow. If that wasn’t bad enough, the snow itself reflects these rays back upon your skin by 80%. Therefore you’re actually MORE likely to get sunburned while enjoying a day out carving the snow.

You can still enjoy a weekend up in the mountains though, as long you take the proper precautions. The American Melanoma Foundation provides some really good tips:
-Use sunscreen daily if you’re exposed to sunlight for more than 20 minutes
-Make sure to apply sunscreen to your dry skin 30 minutes BEFORE being exposed
-Take note of the trouble areas: face, ears, hands and arms

It’s recommended you use a sunscreen product with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) level of at least 15, or if you skin is easily prone to burning you could go even higher; 30 or 60. Don’t forget about your lips either. Using a lip balm with sun protection will prevent your lips from getting damaged.

So have fun this winter in the snow, and don’t forget to pack your Zinka products with you to keep your skin protected!