Sunscreens That Falsely Claim To Be Reef-Safe
If there’s one thing we’ve learned on our quest for our favorite reef-safe sunscreens, it’s that there are a lot of brands falsely advertising as reef-safe while still containing ingredients known to be dangerous to coral reefs. While some states have banned sunscreen containing Oxybenzone and Octinoxate, there are actually eight sunscreen ingredients that pose a threat. The other six are Octisalate, Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, PABA (Aminobenzoic Acid), and Enzacamene.
Below you’ll find an ongoing list of brands who are labeling their NOT reef-safe products as reef-safe or reef-friendly. Some do carry truly reef-safe options, but still continue to falsely label their other products. We urge you to contact these companies and urge them to remove claims of “reef-safe” and “reef-friendly” from their packaging and marketing or make the switch to a truly reef-safe formula.
Sun Bum Comment On Their Instagram
Reef Safe by Tropical Seas Comment On Their Instagram
Coola Tweet At Them
Banana Boat Tweet At Them
Supergoop! Comment On Their Instagram
Panama Jack Tweet At Them
Shiseido Tweet At Them
Hawaiian Tropic Tweet At Them
Coppertone Tweet At Them
Tula Tweet At Them
Australian Gold Comment On Their Instagram
Don’t get discouraged! There are still a lot of great brands out there who are truly reef-safe! We recommend the following, but you’re not limited to these options. Simply check the label for any of the eight harmful ingredients mentioned above and stick to non-nano zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide!
Stream2Sea
MyChelle
RAW Elements
Babo Botanicals
All Good
