![]() Always put on sun-protective clothing to cover the rest of your body.Apply sunscreen on your face and the front and back of your neck, ears, hands, and legs – which is the number one area that malignant melanoma occurs among women. Opt for SPF lotions and creams instead of sprays, which are more likely to stick to the sand than your skin.A good rule of thumb: the simpler the formula, the better.Just remember it’s the big words that start with ‘o’. Octinoxate and octocrylene are also huge chemicals to avoid as they are even more toxic than oxybenzone but usually found in lower concentrations. So you’re pretty much good to go with a mineral-based option. ![]() The only difference is the cosmetic feel on the skin. Avoid oxybenzone, the most common compound found in some 3,500 sunscreens worldwide. Both nano particlea smaller particle sizeand traditional zinc oxide sunscreens are both safe and effective, and both will be considered safe for reefs.Fair Wind II and Hula Kai guests are offered FREE reef-friendly sunscreen while on our cruises. More and more sunscreen brands are formulating sun protection lotions that are less detrimental to our underwater environment. You should think about purchasing a mineral sunscreen with non-nanotized zinc oxide. We at Fair Wind Cruises are pleased to see those eco-conscious companies take matters into their own hands. Once the reefs die, research indicates the chances of “coming back to life” highly unlikely. Coral bleaching occurs when the life-sustaining algae that normally live on coral vanishes due to changes in ocean temperatures, stress, or pollution. The UV-absorbing compounds in traditional sunscreen have been found to contribute to coral bleaching. The future of marine wildlife, especially coral reefs, depends on consumers making conscious choices when purchasing sunscreen. But did you know that a growing body of evidence indicates chemicals in sunscreens, specifically oxybenzone, are dangerous to marine wildlife? We all know that sunscreen is a must for a day out in the sun and on the water.
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