![]() ![]() Avoid sunscreen containing octinoxate and oxybenzone.What to avoid in Reef Friendly Sunscreen: Most child-friendly sunscreens are more likely to contain natural ingredients. Non-toxic, paraben-free and organic when you can! Selecting non-toxic and organic sunscreen (where possible) can aid in reducing reef damage, though organic sunscreens tend to cost more.Make sure to follow the instructions and wait for the sunscreen to be absorbed before heading in the water. Good water resistance– a reef-safe sunscreen that stays on longer is less likely to wash off as well as providing longer protection.Use rub-on lotions – lotions rather than sprays are less likely to be washed into the ocean.Choose Non-nano & Mineral sunscreens – these are usually made from zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that don’t contain nano-particles which means the particles in the sunscreen are too large to be ingested by coral and are less impactful to reefs.Interestingly, the state of Hawaii was the first to ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in July 2018. It is estimated that up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen are washed into coral reefs around the world each year – not great. ![]() “ Reef-safe” or “ reef-friendly” is usually used to describe sunscreens that don’t contain are typically contain oxybenzone and octinoxate (two common UV-blocking chemicals) which through scientific studies have shown to cause coral bleaching – something that is severely affecting our very own Great Barrier Reef. ![]()
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