reef-safe
Won't harm corals
Reef-safe describes sunscreens and other products formulated without chemicals believed to harm coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
The designation typically means the product excludes oxybenzone and octinoxate, which studies have linked to coral bleaching: Hawaii requires reef-safe sunscreen at its beaches.
The term lacks standardized regulation, so claims vary by manufacturer.
Chemical color removal
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
Palau · Key West · Caribbean · polyps · symbiotic · algae · fragile · endangered
Naturally formed crystalline solid
- zinc oxideInorganic UV-blocking compound
- titanium dioxideWhite inorganic pigment compound
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
water-resistant · broad-spectrum · lotion · spray · stick · moisturizer · face cream · lip balm
Environmentally aware and responsible
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- environmentalistNatural world protection advocate
- beachSandy waterside margin
- swimmingLocomotion through water
surfing · snorkeler · diver · traveler · ecotourism · responsible · ethical · conscious consumer
Identifying attachment or marker
- ingredientsParts of a mixture
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- testedExamined for quality
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
standards · eco-label · green · verified · compliant · legislation · policy · FDA
bleaching
Chemical color removal
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- oceanMassive saltwater body
conservation · Palau · Key West · Caribbean · polyps · symbiotic · algae · fragile · endangered · tropical
mineral
Naturally formed crystalline solid
- zinc oxideInorganic UV-blocking compound
- titanium dioxideWhite inorganic pigment compound
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
biodegradable · water-resistant · broad-spectrum · lotion · spray · stick · moisturizer · face cream · lip balm · tinted
eco-conscious
Environmentally aware and responsible
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- environmentalistNatural world protection advocate
- beachSandy waterside margin
swimming · surfing · snorkeler · diver · traveler · ecotourism · responsible · ethical · conscious consumer · natural
label
Identifying attachment or marker
- ingredientsParts of a mixture
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- testedExamined for quality
regulations · standards · eco-label · green · verified · compliant · legislation · policy · FDA · environmental
- SunscreenSPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50, SPF, sunblock
- Sustainable Seafoodeco-labels, traceability, bycatch, overfishing, catch limits
- eco labelscertified organic, Energy Star, eco-label, organic, fair trade