Have you ever wondered what sunscreen has to do with coral and our health?
Sun protection is important for human health. We can take care of our health and the environment by paying attention to the products we consume. There are two kinds of sunscreen: chemical and mineral. Chemical sunscreen is bad for our health and the health of our ecosystems. To avoid the harmful side effects of chemical sunscreens, we can use mineral sunscreen or alternative sun protection.
Follow the links below for a deep dive on the effects of chemical sunscreen and what you can do about it!
Join us in celebrating businesses that sell Ocean-Friendly Sunscreen
If you are a business that sells Ocean-Friendly Sunscreen, please sign up for our sunscreen audit to be recognized by Reef Relief’s Protect Your Skin Protect Our Reef Campaign.
Reef Relief is excited to announce the installation of two Raw Elements Mineral Sunscreen dispensers at the Marker Key West Resort. This project is a part of Reef Relief’s safe sunscreen campaign to encourage people to use mineral sunscreen.
The dispensers allow guests to have free access to sun protection that is safe to apply to skin,
and keep the environment safe from unnecessary chemicals. Chemicals such as oxybenzone and
octinoxate have proven to cause genetic damage to coral and marine animals, increase the
severity of coral bleaching and cause hormone disruption in humans.
If you’re interested in learning more about this project, or would like to discuss installing sunscreen dispensers at your business, email [email protected]
Ocean-Friendly Sunscreen Businesses
Tier 1 (50% of Products Available are Mineral-Based)
Tier 2 (75% of Products Available are Mineral-Based)
Tier 3 (100% of Products Available are Mineral-Based)
