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5 Reef Friendly, Non-Toxic Sunscreens to Try Right Now

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Last updated: 06/27/2019
By Starr 5 Min Read
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It’s summertime! Yay fun in the sun! We know that skincare regimens switch up this time of year, and people start to use more sunscreen (which really should be used year-round, but I digress). But what do you know about non-toxic sunscreens, is your sunscreen killing coral reefs? We product junkies think a lot about what certain ingredients are doing to our skin but what about the environment? Chances are, if it’s not good for our skin then it’s not good for the Earth! 

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COTZ CoTZSkincare.comThinksport SPF 50 GoThinkSport.comSuntegrity Natural SunscreenSuntegritySkincare.comRaw Elements SPF 30 Certified Natural SunscreenRawElementsUSA.comBlack Girl SunscreenBlackGirlSunscreen.com

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“Eighty-five percent of the Caribbean coral reefs died before 1999 or 2000. That wasn’t global warming. It’s pollution,” says Dr. Craig A. Downs, Ph.D., Executive Director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory  said in a Travel and Leisure report.

Dead coral reefs mean no homes for fish, no sourcing for certain life saving medicines that can treat bacterial infections, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and more. This is obviously a problem. Oxybenzone is one of the culprits. It’s toxic in many ways, including damaging reefs (bleaching). It can cause damage to the DNA that may lead to cancer and developmental abnormalities and it’s an endocrine disruptor. Certain preservatives in sunscreen are also toxic. Be on the lookout for methyl paraben, butyl paraben, or  phenoxyethanol.  It may not always be easy to find an effective sunscreen that’s paraben free but we did some leg work for you using EWG, a cosmetics database that provides comprehensive information about the beauty producs you use.  

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I’m not trying to put a damper on your summer fun, just want you to be aware that you really should be conscious about the sunscreen you use.  Here’s what you need to know:

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 5 Reef Friendly, Non-Toxic Sunscreens to Try Right Now

COTZ 

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Give dad the gift of healthy skin this Father's Day with COTZ non-tinted sunscreens @claireoelizabeth

A post shared by CōTZ: The Healthier Sunscreen (@cotzskincare) on Jun 12, 2019 at 9:45am PDT

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If you are a regular on The Curvy Fashionista, then you saw my summer skincare essentials post where I also mentioned this brand. I love this stuff! It’s a mineral non-toxic sunscreen that literally Contains Only Titanium and Zinc. That’s what the acronym stands for! It’s also fast absorbing and leaves no white residue behind. According to EWG, it’s low hazard, which corroborates the brand’s claims that it’s a healthier sunscreen for you and the planet. 

CoTZSkincare.com

 

Thinksport SPF 50 

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Get outside and have some fun in the sun. ☀️✨ Thanks for the glow, @baby.beets #thinkbabythinksport #thinksportsunscreen #thinkbabysunscreen #mineralsunscreen #chemicalfreesunscreen #ecofriendly #greenliving #nontoxic #safeproducts #protectyourskin #safeproductsforeveryone #summeressentials #travelessentials #sunscreen #summerishere #coralreefsafe #coralsafesunscreen

A post shared by Thinksport (@thinksport) on Jun 18, 2019 at 2:29pm PDT

This low risk, water-resistant sunscreen is said to last for up to 80 minutes. Get yours on Amazon for $12.  

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Suntegrity Natural Sunscreen

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"✨REEF FRIENDLY, CHEMICAL FREE SUNSCREEN✨ Suntegrity Face and Body SPF 30 products use only the best known physical block ingredient (non-nano size zinc oxide) to provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and super anti-oxidants and amino acids to enhance that protection and help with skin repair. A BE must have this summer! ❤️ " Love the love!⠀ ⠀ Repost & PC: @bodyessentialsofojai⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀#suntegrity #sunprotection #healthyskin #mineralsuncare #skincare #suncare #funinthesun #sunblock #spf #Uvprotection #skinsafety #sunsafety #organicskingcare #naturalskincare #organicskincare #cleanbeauty #crueltyfree #veganbeauty #reeffriendly #reeffriendlysunscreen #repost #succulents

A post shared by Suntegrity (@suntegrity) on Jun 12, 2019 at 10:50am PDT

This mineral sunscreen is unscented, vegan and ideal for kids and people with sensitive skin. It’s also free of parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, synthetic dyes, mineral oil, nanoparticles and chemical UV absorbers. Instead of toxins, expect your skin to be nourished by organic green tea extract, cucumber extract, and pomegranate seed oil. There are versions for face and body. EWG rates it a one. 

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Raw Elements SPF 30 Certified Natural Sunscreen

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Most sunscreens claim to be 'water resistant' yet still manage to run in your eyes and BURN❌We carefully crafted ours to hold up to the demands of athletes out on the water. No running or burning your eyes, we promise?

A post shared by Raw Elements (@rawelementsusa) on Apr 25, 2019 at 9:03am PDT

It’s low risk, formulated with biodegradable ingredients, reef safe, and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.  

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Black Girl Sunscreen

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We want to hear from you! When did you first learn the importance of wearing sunscreen? ?: @piecesofonye #BlackGirlSunscreen

A post shared by BlackGirlSunscreen (@blackgirlsunscreen) on Jun 19, 2019 at 3:01pm PDT

Black Girl Sunscreen is all the rage because it doesn’t leave a white residue behind. It’s vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, and oxybenzone free but EWG rates it a 3, which means moderate because there may be other ingredients of concern but isn’t bad. Its formula contains avocado, jojoba, cacao, carrot juice, and sunflower oil to protect and and allow the non-toxic sunscreen to hydrate your skin. 

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Hopefully these five brands are a good starter for you. A lot more brands are getting more environmentally conscious and also aware of the fact that people want to use products with quality non-toxic ingredients without breaking the bank. Have you tried any sunscreens listed or do you plan to research more brands that might be right for you? Let us know in the comments.

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