Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays shouldn't come at the expense of underwater ecosystems. But what is reef-safe sunscreen, and will it actually protect marine life? Each year, 4,000 to ...

To combat the harmful effects of sunscreen while still offering sun protection, mineral, or reef-safe sunscreens have become more commonplace. Mineral sunscreens work by creating a physical barrier on ...

If you're planning a trip to a place with water and sun, of course you want to pack sunblock to protect your skin. But, some sunscreens contain chemicals that can be harmful to the delicate ecosystem ...

They’re good for your skin *and* the ocean. I was 13 the first time I saw a coral reef. The endless blue of the ocean gave way to an explosion of color unlike anything I’d seen before. Colorful ...

The world’s best-smelling sunscreen, Vacation holds on to its signature summer scent while updating its high-performance protective formula to comply with the Hawaii Reef Act 104. Not only is Classic ...

Bottom Line: Quality ingredients, a reef-safe formula and long, thorough protection make Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen a top pick for sun and ocean lovers. Pros: Mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 that’s ...

While the guidelines for delineating reef-safe SPF products are nebulous at best, board-certified dermatologist Brendan Camp says the best reef-safe sunscreens are “usually free of ingredients ...

Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Elizabeth Anne Brown Some of the sunscreen you slather ...

Sunscreen. It’s both a blessing and a curse. The application process is something we could do without, and the sticky feel and stinging eyes are less than ideal. But sunscreen is essential for surfers ...

Some of the sunscreen you slather on this summer will end up in lakes, streams or the ocean, even if you don’t go swimming. And a growing body of evidence suggests that ultraviolet filters, the active ...