reef safe
Won't harm coral
Reef safe describes sunscreens and personal care products formulated without chemicals believed to harm coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Conventional sunscreens contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, which studies suggest contribute to coral bleaching.
Reef safe products use mineral blockers like zinc oxide instead: Hawaii banned non-reef-safe sunscreens in 2021.
The term lacks official regulation, so claims vary.
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- sun protectionShielding from UV rays
- skin careMaintaining the epidermis
- marineRelating to the sea
marine life · sea life · tropical fish · ocean · snorkeling · tropical · fish · aquarium · biodiversity · zinc oxide · tide pool · ecosystem · conservation · underwater · lagoon · mineral · scuba · barrier