Did you know that about 25,000 tons of sunscreen ‘residue’ is left behind at the bottom of the oceans every year? In the past 30 years -coinciding with the awareness of sun protection and the associated increase in its use among the population – 1 in 3 coral reefs on the planet have been destroyed and it is estimated that by the year 2040 there will be none. there’s still so much left here – between 70% and 90% of the world’s reefs will be gone.
The truth is that some common sunscreens contain ingredients that are highly polluting to these ecosystems, such as Oxybenzone (which causes severe morphological distortions in coral reefs, damages their DNA and causes it to become encapsulated in its own skeleton and eventually die) or zinc oxide nanoparticles and titanium dioxide, which can be taken up by marine organisms and harm them as well as reef growth. UV filters are also increasingly being found at various levels in the food chain, which, like microplastics, can eventually even end up in our bloodstream…
Fortunately, in this context, it is increasingly common to hear about alternative proposals, ‘eco-friendly’, that do not pollute and that respect the environment. June 8th marks World Oceans Day… So why not, taking advantage of this important day on the calendar, help make it much cleaner and a little bit more sustainable, starting with the use we make of it? of sunscreen? Today, thankfully, it’s easier than ever to find different options on the market that don’t pollute the seas… And we bring them to you right here! These are the best ‘eco-friendly’ sunscreens that don’t pollute the oceans and are sustainable, watch them all and try them this summer! It’s just a small gesture and the planet will thank you very much…
The milky texture, fresh and moisturizing, is easy to apply all over the body thanks to the spray applicator. It has the seal “In accordance with the law of Hawaii”. Sun milk spray SPF 30 YVES ROCHER† €25.
The natural and organic formula can withstand 80 minutes of water and intensely moisturizes the skin with a refreshing coconut aroma. ‘Reef safe’. Sport Body Spray SPF 50 Tropical Coconut from COOLA. €39, only at isolee.com.
It complies with the ‘Hawaii Law’ and contains more than 95% ‘clean ingredients’. It also works as a great anti-aging treatment. Coral Safe Anti-Aging Moisturizing Cream SPF 30, from + FARMA DORSCH. €36
This broad spectrum organic sunscreen is formulated with the EcoSun Complex® and has the ‘Reef Friendly’ seal. Soleil Toujours Organic Set + Protect Micro Mist SPF 30 from SOLEIL TOUJOURS. €40, at jcApotecari.com
This highly resistant protection against water, perspiration and friction offers very high sun protection in a multi-resistant ultra-matte gel with a non-greasy finish. The transparent, ultra-melting gel balm texture is quickly absorbed for quick application, while respecting the environment. SUN SECURE Extreme SPF50+, from SVR (€20.90)
This body photoprotector with a high protection index and a liquid texture is ideal for any outdoor activity and for sports. It creates a protective physical barrier between the sun and the skin, which of course has an immediate effect, even at high temperatures, with a very good skin tolerance. The formula is all-natural, organic, highly biodegradable, respectful of marine ecosystems (oceans and corals) and cruelty-free. liquid body emulsion noura†
This physical natural filter effectively blocks radiation and the blend of natural oils and extracts protects and repairs the skin. With a biodegradable formula that respects the diversity of aquatic life and prevents coral bleaching. NATURAL PROTECTOR SPF 30, from cocunat†
Source: Marie Claire
