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10 Brands Sunscreen to Try that Are Not Killing Coral Reefs

September 13, 2019
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We all use sunscreen to protect ourselves from the harmful ultraviolet rays. The pollution in the oceans is tragically killing coral reefs and destroying the homes of the marine life living there.

Hawaii passed a bill on May 1, 2018 that bans sale of sunscreens with dangerous chemicals to reefs? NOAA states sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate are indeed harmful to coral reefs. EHP as well confirms that sunscreen chemicals may be causing coral bleaching.

According to a report by Marine Life, a marine conservation NGO, there over 82,000 kinds of chemicals from personal care products that have made their way into the world’s oceans.  And one of the most dangerous contributor is sunscreen. In 2015, it was estimated that around 14,000 tons of sunscreen are ending up in the world’s coral reefs and causing irreparable damage.

Scientists have conducted many types of research in the past decade investigating how the tons of sunscreen that wash off our bodies into the ocean each year affect marine life. According to their studies, chemical sunscreens threaten the entire marine ecosystem.

One of the common misconceptions we initially think of if we talk about biodegradable sunscreen is the bottle. We often think that these body products are contained and packed in a biodegradable container. No, it is not about the bottle, but rather, the sunscreen itself.

To help you find sunscreen that are reef safe we did extensive research on the internet and we come up with the following list that is eco-friendly sunscreen brands on the market in 2019.

Our top choices sunscreen are:

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  1. Thinksport SPF 50 Sunscreen
  2. Babo Botanicals SPF 30 Clear Zinc Lotion
  3. Suntegrity Natural Mineral Sunscreen
  4. All Good SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen Lotion
  5. Badger SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen Cream
  6. Manda Organic SPF 50 Sun Paste
  7. Mama Kuleana Waterproof SPF 30 Reef-safe Sunscreen
  8. Stream2Sea SPF 30 Mineral Sunblock
  9. Raw Elements SPF 30 Certified Natural Sunscreen
  10. Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian SPF 50 Natural Zinc Sunscreen

Thinksport SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Thinksport SPF 50 Sunscreen

This sunscreen has an ideal score on EWG, and doesn’t contain any organically dangerous synthetic compounds. It is water-safe for up 80 minutes and is retained effortlessly by your skin.

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Babo Botanicals SPF 30 Clear Zinc Lotion
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Babo Botanicals SPF 30 Clear Zinc Lotion

The zinc recipe is sea safe and adequately shields your skin from sunburn. This sunscreen is additionally sulfate-, paraben-, phthalate-, aroma , and color free.

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Suntegrity Natural Mineral Sunscreen
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Suntegrity Natural Mineral Sunscreen

This unscented and veggie lover sunscreen is ideal for individuals with touchy skin and children. It is free of parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, manufactured colors, sulfates, nanoparticles and substance UV safeguards, and contains natural green tea extricate, cucumber concentrate, and pomegranate seed oil.

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All Good SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen Lotion
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All Good SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen Lotion

This non-nano zinc oxide-based sunscreen has a lightweight water-safe recipe and is wealthy in natural green tea, rose hips, and buriti oil for repairing harmed skin. Ensure your skin is very much saturated before applying.

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Badger SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen Cream
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Badger SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen Cream

This sunscreen is water-and sweat-safe for up to 40 minutes and contains saturating fixings like sunflower oil, beeswax, seabuckthorn, and Vitamin E.

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Manda Organic SPF 50 Sun Paste
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Manda Organic SPF 50 Sun Paste

This sunscreen has a thick glue consistency, which enables it to remain on your skin for a significant lot of time even after you’ve been in the water. It contains thanaka oil, or, in other words cancer prevention agents, is hostile to parasitic, against bacterial and has hostile to maturing properties. The catch? It gives you a tad of a white tint as opposed to rubbing into the skin.

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Mama Kuleana Waterproof SPF 30 Reef-safe Sunscreen
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Mama Kuleana Waterproof SPF 30 Reef-safe Sunscreen

This Maui-based organization strives to guarantee that its items, together with the bundling, are alright for the earth. Their sunscreen contains a great deal of natural fixings like coconut oil, almond oil, and shea butter.

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Stream2Sea SPF 30 Mineral Sunblock
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Stream2Sea SPF 30 Mineral Sunblock

Protect your skin and marine existence with this mineral-based sunscreen that contains a ground-breaking cancer prevention agent mix of green tea, tulsi, wakame, and olive leaf. Its dynamic fixing is non-nano titanium dioxide.

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Raw Elements SPF 30 Certified Natural Sunscreen
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Raw Elements SPF 30 Certified Natural Sunscreen

The dynamic fixing in this sunscreen is non-nano zinc oxide. It is biodegradable, reef safe, and water-safe for up to 80 minutes.

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Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian SPF 50 Natural Zinc Sunscreen
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Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian SPF 50 Natural Zinc Sunscreen

This zinc-based sunscreen is improved with nearby Hawaiian spirulina, plumeria remove, nectar, kukui nut oil and other feeding oils that dampness and alleviate the skin.

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Remember to double check the sunscreen ingredients and the label – each of our decisions matter to save the coral reefs!

Still not convince about choosing carefully your sunscreen for your next trip? Check our post about 5 Things to Know About the Sunscreen and How to Protect the Coral Reef.

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The region is home to three World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics of Queensland and Riversleigh, Australia’s largest fossil mammal site.  Cape Tribulation, Mission Beach, and Atherton Tablelands brings even more activities for adventure travelers with their own unique character.

The main population and administrative center of the region is the city of Cairns. Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland, where you can enjoy the morning markets, have a drink in a small local bar, go for a swim in the sparkling Esplanade Lagoon or hike in one of the city’s shady parks and gardens. Cairns is close to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, offering you a new adventure every day.

The first amber fossils were found in North Queensland, Australia – four-million-year-old fossils on a beach in the Cape York Peninsula.

North Queensland is home to the increasingly popular in the recent years known for its Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, and Cairns Festival held annually. Other arts activities include the Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Civic Theatre, and Cairns Art Gallery.

Tropical North Queensland
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The region supports a large tourism industry and is considered a premier tourist destination in Australia.

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Mountain biking

This is the only place in the world where you can ride alongside two World Heritage areas – the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s the highest-profile rainforest trail system in the world.
Here you’ll find Australia’s oldest operating downhill trail, the Kuranda DH.

There is a 131-kilometer ride from Cairns to Port Douglas along the Captain Cook Highway in Far North Queensland. More than 30km of World Heritage scenery flanked both sides of the road with rolling hills covered in rainforests and turquoise seas.

Hiking Trails North Queensland
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Hiking & Walking Trails

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Geological Wonders

Explore Tropical North Queensland’s geological wonders including dramatic gorges scoured from ancient rock to the world’s largest lava tube system and world-heritage listed fossil fields.

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Explore Beaver Reef Dive Site.

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Gulflander train
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Explore North Queensland Australia aboard the Gulflander train

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Paluma Range National Park
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Paluma Range National Park

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Visit the historic wilderness of Mossman Gorge

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Wallaman Falls

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Queensland beaches
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Patagonia is a region encompassing the vast southernmost tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, with the Andes Mountains as its dividing line.

Patagonia is divided into three regions — Aysén, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, and Los Lagos plus the province of Palena. Every year thousands of travelers visit the area for its exciting outdoor activities and seasonal wildlife spotting.

It’s a truly unique and unforgettable experience with its mountains, incredible glaciers, aquamarine lakes, and wild plains.

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Ventisquero Colgante Fall
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Get up close to glaciers

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Grey glacier and Dickson glacier are smaller in size with 270 km² and 71 km² in size and located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Tyndall (Geike) – In the Southern Patagonian Ice Field 331 km² in size.

Lakes

There are many large lakes lining the park, reaching up to 90km² in the surface area. Many are an intense turquoise color as a result of rock flour particles left from glacial erosion, making the water look milky.

Torres del Paine National Park
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Trek in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park, in southern Chile, is a remote refuge, with roughly 500,000 acres, where you can see wildlife like relaxed and inquisitive guanacos, condors, huemuls, foxes, pumas and other animals at a close encounter. The region is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas and wildlife.

This park also happens to have one of the area’s most famous panoramic views, so don’t forget your camera gear.

National Festival for the Longest Night of the Year

Every year, the longest night in the world is celebrated in Ushuaia on June 21 and the winter takes place in the southern hemisphere.

There is a cultural agenda to celebrate the longest night in the year, containing various activities in which the most outstanding national and local artists are joining in with the denizens of the City of Ushuaia. Every year thousands of tourists invade the city and became part of the celebrations.

Kayaking with whales

The most common species of whale found in the waters of Patagonia is the humpback whale. This is a unique opportunity in a lifetime you will never forget where you’ll get a close encounter with humpback whales and other wildlife from a kayak. With experienced guides, you will have the opportunity to get up close with some famous glaciers, spot whales, and navigate the historic Strait of Magellan. While some glaciers are better reached by trekking on foot, kayaking allows you to see the greatest variety of these icy landmarks.

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If you love adventure, the outdoors and photography, you’ll love this trip!

Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes

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