Chemicals in some sunscreens are harmful to coral reefs, leading sunscreen makers to offer "reef-safe" formulas. What does "reef-safe" mean? Find out.
You may have heard in the news recently that Hawaii is banning sunscreens that can harm coral reefs. But what does that mean, exactly? And how do you know if your sunscreen is safe? Believe it or not, not all sunscreen is created equal, nor is it all
Although there is not a single formal definition for reef safe sunscreen, it typically means that a sunscreen is formulated with non-nano mineral or physical active ingredients, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. It can also mean that a sunscreen is
Physical sunscreens, however, may leave a “white cast” on the skin. No physical sunscreens made theConsumer Reports 2019 recommended list of the best sunscreens.Although many physical sunscreens were effective, they weren’t as effective as chemical sunscreen formulations when used comparatively. Non...
Reef-safe sunscreen Last year, sunscreens containing coral-damaging ingredients were banned in Thai national parks (including Angthong National Marine Park near Koh Samui). I can’t speak to the law’s enforcement, but fines up to 100,000 baht are mentioned (nearly US$3000). To err with...
This is just one reason our family opts for coral reef safe sunscreens! And let’s think this through…if parabens are in the water supply, do we know that they’re being filtered out at the city water plant? Could we be consuming them? I remember finding parabens in food coloring and...
aerosol sunscreens (spritzing sprays are fine), and check the ingredients list yourself to make sure oxybenzone and octinoxate aren’t listed; not all sunscreens marketed as “natural” are actually reef safe. Truly natural sunscreens typically list zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ...
If they're your preferred sunscreens as well, definitely bring them with you. Lip tip: As a quick update, I've been using myself as a "lip sunscreen guinea pig" and really like Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25, more than Sun Bum's option. Though the SPF is ...
:YesGreat for skin type/concern:Oily skin, sensitive skinPrice:$41What shoppers say:“Chemical sunscreens burn and break me out, and most mineral-based sunscreens are pasty and leave a white cast on my skin. This is cosmetically elegant and sinks into my skin. It has a light, mousse-...
Reef-safe sunscreen It’s no surprise that the Hawaiian islands are surrounded by beaches and seas are teeming with a diverse marine life, especially the vibrant coral reefs. For this reason, Hawaii has banned sunscreens that are not environmentally friendly. ...