![]() How do I know if my sunscreen is reef safe? Umm, that's a lot of dead and dying coral. And not to be an alarmist or anything, but it’s estimated that up to 14,000 tons (!!!) of sunscreen with these chemicals get washed into coral reefs every year. When coral gets sick, it often turns white, or “bleaches," and then dies. ![]() Okay, so even though they may be perfectly safe for humans, certain chemicals that are commonly used in conventional sunscreen-specifically oxybenzone and octinoxate- can accumulate in coral tissue and make them sick (and yes, coral is a living thing, so it can become "sick"). And if you've ever heard of something called "reef-safe" sunscreen, this probably isn't news to you-sunscreen, while very necessary and very good for our human bodies, isn't great for the ~ocean bodies~, so let's talk about the SPFs that you should be using instead, k? What sunscreen is safe for coral reefs? Yup, I'm talking about the sunscreen that you (hopefully?) slather on your face body while spending the day at the beach or swimming in the ocean. And while a lot of that has to do with climate change and rising ocean temps, some of the damage also has to do with sunscreen. She adds that those with oily skin should opt for a lightweight sunscreen that contains ingredients like silica or isododecane.ICYMI, our coral reefs are in a not-so-great place right now-as in, they're dying at an alarmingly fast rate. ✔️ Your s kin type: If you have dry skin, "Look for ingredients like dimethicone, glycerin, aloe and oils and avoid spray or gel sunscreens with alcohol," advises Dr. Beyond that timeframe, it should be reapplied. Wang, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. "Sweat- and water-resistant" labeling means the formula maintained its SPF level on testers’ skin in a water bath for the indicated time, says Steven Q. Under current FDA guidelines, there are only “water-resistant for 40 minutes” or “water-resistant for 80 minutes” options. Heads up: There’s no such thing as water proof or sweat proof sunscreen. ✔️ Water-resistance to stand up against sweaty days or time spent swimming. As for kids, "Sprays are easy to use, but they might require a second coating, so spray generously," she notes. In addition, "If your skin is prone to dryness, a cream may be better for you," Dr. ✔️ Formula type: GH Beauty Lab scientists tend to prefer lotions and creams over sprays since "they last on skin longer and are more likely to form a uniform protective coating over skin than sprays," Wizemann says. The dispersed zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide formulas can be more difficult to spread on your skin and leave behind white cast, but they usually last longer than chemical formulas.
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