Coral-reef safe means a formula is free from tiny particles that can contaminate the oceans and be damaging to the coral reefs. Many mineral sunscreen formulas are considered reef safe (more on ...

“Sunscreen pollution is a real phenomenon, and it poses a threat to coral reefs and aquatic life. It’s also a major factor in ...

With the world being more environmentally aware, our skin care products are being reconsidered, too, particularly sunscreens. The importance of sunscreen in shielding skin against dangerous UV rays is ...

But just what “reef safe” means is unclear, and the science about the possible threat that sunscreen poses to the environment is far from settled. “This is an evolving—and confusing ...

Learn what reef-safe sunscreen means, both for coral reefs in Hawaii and humans. Includes information on oxybenzone and octinoxate. Nearly 10 million people visit Hawaiʻi each year, and despite ...

The founder of Raw Love, a Maui-based company, created this reef-safe sunscreen because she was looking for a non-toxic alternative to regular sunblock. This sunscreen is very concentrated so you ...

Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 is the revolution in REEF SAFE water resistant zinc sunscreen. Raw Love SPF 35 All-natural Mineral Sunscreen, $25.95 ...

These reef-safe sunscreens promise to protect your skin — and the planet — with every slather, spritz or dab.

Not all "reef safe" sunscreens are good for the environment. Scientists and dermatologists share their favorites.