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9 Reef-Safe Sunscreens Perfect for Your Next Summer VacayProtect your skin, and the environment, with these SPF picks. |
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As Consumer Reports points out, it can be tricky to figure out which sunscreens are actually reef safe, since the Food and Drug Administration doesn't strictly regulate sunscreen labels. If you plan on dipping into the ocean, Consumer Reports recommends wearing UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) clothing in lieu of sunscreen. That said, Consumer Reports notes that mineral sunscreens with "non-nanotized" zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are safer for coral reefs than chemical sunscreens. (Non-nano particles are larger than 100 nanometers and are supposed to sink rather than dissolve, so they don't damage marine life.)
With all this in mind, here are our favorite environmentally-friendly, reef-safe sunscreens to pack in your beach bag the next time you take a trip to the ocean.
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