5 reef safe sunscreens for summer holidays
14,000 tons of sunscreen is deposited in our oceans each year
‘Tis the season for sunbathing, aperol-spritzing, and avoiding sunburns
It’s time to head out of the city and get into vacation mode. No matter what your holiday heaven looks like, it’s important to choose a sunscreen that keeps you and our oceans happy & healthy.
Here are 5 REEF SAFE sun creams that are perfect for summer
REN Clean Screen Mineral SPF30
A mattifying vegan formula that’s made with 99% natural ingredients, such as rice starch and passion fruit extract. It protects from both UVA and UVB rays and also helps shield skin from blue light emitted by laptops, tablets and phones.
Ren Clean Screen Mineral SPF30, £32
People4Ocean SPF 30 Sunscreen
A 100% natural, golden and deeply nourishing SPF30 sunscreen, with a semi-matte mineral finish. Apply everyday to prepare and protect your skin against dry climates, pollution and UVA/UVB damage. Infused with carrot pigments and organic oils, this nutrient-rich formula provides high sun protection while promoting a healthy glow and enhancing the skin's natural defence against sun stress. Sustainably made in Australia, Cruelty-free, $1 donated to reef conservation projetcs.
People4Ocean SPF 30 Sunscreen, £29.95
Green People Scent Free Sun Scream SPF 30
There is plenty to love about this scent free sun cream like its plant-based packaging that is fully recyclable and its easy-to-apply formula, suitable for sensitive skin & prickly heat. It’s also moisture retaining for a longer lasting tan and water repellent, but non pore-clogging, which allows your skin to breathe. It’s rich in natural antioxidants to protect delicate skin and made from 84% certified organic ingredients.
The best part is, Green People supports the Marine Conservation Society, the UK charity protecting our seas, shores & wildlife, and 20p will be donated to the Marine Conservation Society from each sale of this product.
Green People Scent Free Sun Scream SPF 30, £25.50
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
This reef-safe sunscreen is free of mineral oil, so it’s non-greasy, but still has that classic delicious smell we love from Hawaiian tropic. It includes antioxidant vitamins A and C to nourish wearers' skin while safe chemical filters protect it from sun damage.
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, £10.33
COOLA Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Super lightweight and enriched with a blend of both antioxidants and physical sun filters, this SPF protects skin against UV rays and environmental damage like pollution and free radicals. It’s completely non-greasy, too, and leaves an almost-matte finish.
Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30, £30
These reef-friendly sunscreens keep you and our oceans safe from damaging chemicals found in most sun creams (oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate). If you don’t have access to these products listed above- don’t fret! There are plenty of other amazing reef-friendly brands out there!
