Here are some harmful ingredients to watch out for:
Oxybenzone
Octinoxate
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Homosalate
Octocrylene
Paraben Preservatives
Read
more about these ingredients here:
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| Protect yourself; protect the ocean |
A few additional things you want to avoid
include:
Spray
Sunscreens
These products are popular because it is convenient
for the consumer and profitable for the merchant, but is that really a good
enough reason to keep them on the shelves? Not only do they not provide full
coverage, but they are also dangerous when inhaled. Ditch these sprays and take
the extra time to lather up.
SPF Values Over 50
SPF tops out at about 30 to 50. This is
just a sales tactic to make the unaware consumer believe they are getting more
protection. Read more about SPF gouging here:
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| The sun is strong in the Caribbean, but using over SPF 50 is still too much |
When it comes to coral, there are so many
factors that can cause coral bleaching. Coral is extremely sensitive and we have
to do our part as environmental activists to protect them! That being said, we
also want to make sure everyone is protected from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.
There are some sunscreens with ingredients that have been proven to be safer
for both coral and your health. These natural ingredients are:
Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Here are some of my favorites from the
EWG’s (environmental Working Group) Sunscreen list (in alphabetic order):
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