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Protect your skin, protect the reefs.
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The good news is more and more companies are making sunscreens that are reef-safe.
Still, checking labels can be time-consuming, so we did the research for you.
We love this one because its safe for the oceans as well as sensitive skin and baby skin.
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Its also nongreasy and super resistant to water.
We were thoroughly impressed with how nice and easy it was toapply this sunscreen.
Thats why having an affordable go-to is so important, and this one is fantastic.
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The formula containscocoa seed butter,shea butter,calendula,coconut oil, andavocadoto nourish the skin.
The creamy lotion texture rubs into the skin with ease and absorbs quickly.
Its also impressive in terms of how well it resists transfer and water.
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It absorbs within seconds before setting down to a radiant finish with almost no white cast in sight.
What impressed us the most about this formula is how well it performed during water-resistance and transfer-resistance tests.
Whats not fun however, is the sunburnt aftermath if your SPF sweated off while you were moving.
Anyone who favors playing sports outside needs to add one of these sweat-resistant sunscreens to their gym bag.
It can also be used by kids, so it is a great pick for the whole family.
We love how it glides on for a seamless software with minimal dragging or tugging to the skin.
What to Look for in Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Theres a growing movement to opt for reef-safe sunscreensbut why?
Perhaps youve heard of coral bleaching, but what does it mean?
cause coral to become stressed.
Stressed corals expel the symbiotic, food-producing algae that live in their tissues.
Why is this important?
Maintaining the health of corals is essential to other marine life.
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Over 25% of all marine life depends on healthy coral reefs for survival, says d’Auriol.
For this article, she analyzed insights from product testers to recommend the top-performing products.
Alyssa has been a commerce writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty.
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Shannon Stubbsis a beauty writer at Byrdie covering skincare, haircare, makeup and more.
Shannon also considered testing insights for this article.
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