salt + blue

It starts with the ocean. A source of life, of rhythm, of restoration—and today, something in need of protection. What we put on our skin doesn't stay there. Every swim, every rinse, every wave carries it back into the sea. And over time, that impact adds up. This story isn't about a person or a breakthrough. It's about the ocean—and the growing need to protect it. salt+blue was created in response. During an internal research project at Annmarie Skin Care, the executive team—including co-founder Kevin Gianni and CEO Rachel Pachivas—uncovered the staggering impact of sunscreen pollution. What they found couldn't be unseen. Chemicals in everyday sun care—oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone—weren't just washing off skin. They were ending up in oceans, bleaching coral reefs, and disrupting marine life. The disconnect was clear: products meant to protect us were quietly harming something essential. Built on nearly two decades of award-winning, doctor-backed formulation expertise from Annmarie Skin Care, salt+blue carries forward a philosophy rooted in clean living—one that has cultivated a loyal, devoted following through botanically infused, results-driven skin care. Every formula is designed with intention: powered by non-nano zinc oxide, free from oxybenzone and octinoxate, and enriched with organic and wildcrafted botanicals. Made to perform in real life, while remaining mindful of where it ends up. Because caring for your skin and caring for the ocean shouldn't be at odds. salt+blue is where those two meet.