What is Surf Drops?
Surf Drops is a gentle, non-addictive, isotonic saline wash created specifically for use in the sensitive tissues of the nasal passages. Surf Drops is designed to flush out harmful bacteria that can lead to sinus infections, nasal congestions, sore throat and ear infections (a.k.a. “surf-sickness”). Simply dropping in Surf Drops after you surf, swim, or play in the water is an effective defense against open-water pollutants. Surf Drops is safe for all ages.
Is Surf Drops FDA approved?
Yes
When/How often should I use Surf Drops?
Surf Drops is safe and gentle enough for daily use. We recommend that you use Surf Drops to flush your nasal passages every time you get out of the water.
Why Do I need to use Surf Drops?
While surfing or swimming in the ocean you expose your body to millions of harmful bacteria that can lead to sickness. Surveys conducted by the Department of Environmental Health show that at least 65% of all ocean-goers report some type of sinus, ear or throat symptom associated with exposure to ocean water. With the improvement of ocean water quality in doubt, ocean-goers have turned to alternative solutions to staying healthy while still enjoying the water. The search for a solution has led to Surf Drops. When used directly after surfing, Surf Drops can help prevent some surf-born illness by rinsing clean the nasal passages, ridding them of harmful bacteria.
Who Should Use Surf Drops?
Though Surf Drops was designed with surfers in mind, we have found it helpful in preventing water-borne illnesses associated with many other open-water (i.e. oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, even municipal swimming pools) activities such as swimming, water-skiing, wakeboarding, etc.
Where Can I Buy Surf Drops?
SOCAL: Surf Drops is available in local surf stores throughout the San Diego area including, Hanson’s Surfboards for those of you in North county and South Coast Surf Shops, for those of you in South county.
Online: You can also purchase Surf Drops here
Just How Dirty Are Our Oceans?
The Heal the Bay Annual Beach Report Card presents some alarming facts that all ocean goers should be aware. The test grades approximately 350 locations year-round and scores them on an A-F scale. 2004-2005 was the wettest year on record since the test began in 1999. Sadly, during wet weather conditions an incredible 90% of all 350 locations tested received grades between C and F. Even more alarming is that Southern Californian beaches scored even below state averages with only 7% of the beaches tested receiving scores of A or B during wet conditions.
If you are interested in learning more about ocean water quality please visit: www.healthebay.org
How does Surf Drops make a difference?
At Surf Drops we believe that we should treat the ocean as if it were our very own- because it is! More than just a company that sells a product; Surf Drops is a company that wants to keep you and our earth healthy. To that end, we donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bottle of Surf Drops to environmental protection groups like The Surfrider Foundation and, local San Diego organization, Wildcoast. We are also members of One Percent for the Planet. Additionally, we have partnered with Billabong Camps to raise health and water quality awareness. To learn more about our values, check out our Mission.