![]() ![]() While SPF is a skincare routine staple, finding a great one can be challenging. And ahead, we’re sharing which ones performed the best. Our 19 testers evaluated 24 products based on how easily they spread across the skin and absorbed, how they felt on the skin, how water-resistant they were, whether or not they created a white cast, and most importantly, how well they protected their skin. To take the guesswork out of it for you, we put some of the top-rated reef-safe SPFs to the test, both in The Lab as well as at home. “As a general rule, options without oxybenzone and octinoxate are a good first indicator of more ocean-friendly options,” she says. So, it’s no surprise that companies and consumers alike are making it a point to opt for sun protection products that are considered “reef-safe.” “The term ‘reef-safe sunscreen’ is not regulated, so it is important to check the active ingredients label to ensure that reef-harming chemicals are not included,” explains d'Auriol. Coral bleaching is so harmful that Hawaii and several other regions around the world have banned these ingredients. “More than 25 percent of all marine life depends on healthy coral reefs for survival,” she explains. According to Lea d'Auriol, Founder of International Non-Profit Oceanic Global, oxybenzone and octinoxate (common active ingredients in SPF products) are major contributors to coral bleaching. The importance of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays has been known for centuries-but the understanding of how many sunscreens on the market can cause significant damage to marine life is relatively new.
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