They also are harmful to aquatic ecosystems, often resulting in coral bleaching. To combat the harmful effects of sunscreen while still offering sun protection, mineral, or reef-safe sunscreens ...

University of Hawaii Maui College Student Ohana for Sustainability President Alicia Wood (from left), member Dwight Baldwin and secretary Lyu Burdette discuss sunscreen with Kihei’s Alan Pelzer.

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Many sunscreens are loaded with chemicals (such as BP-2, oxybenzone and octinoxate) that contribute to coral bleaching. Look for reef-safe sunscreens and sustainable skincare that are gentle on both ...

Because skin cancer is no joke, wearing sunscreen is absolutely an essential part of the day. Between all the different types of sunscreens, SPF values, and two-in-one products that promise plenty ...

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How much SPF is enough? Sun protection factor (or SPF) is a measure of how well a sunscreen protects against sunburn, which usually results from exposure to ultraviolet B (or UVB) rays ...

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We also appreciate that it is coral reef safe, so we can feel good about using it while swimming in the ocean. However, we did notice that the sunscreen leaves a white residue on the skin ...