What does this do to or environment?
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Although this protects our skin from UV rays and sunburns, a common chemical ingredient used in almost every sunscreen, "Oxybenzone" tends to have a very negative impact on the world's coral reefs. Research has shown that sunscreen that contains oxybenzone has been contributing to the bleaching of coral reefs.
What is the Alternative?
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Clothes are the best sunblock. They absorb or reflect sunlight and keep your skin safe. After the initial twenty minutes or so of sun exposure, you should put some clothes on. Choose white loose clothing to reflect more light and keep you cooler in the summer heat. But in case you can’t resist wearing those tank tops, here are some alternatives;
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Red Raspberry Seed Oil is one of the best seed-oil sunscreens. It averages between 28-50 SPF and blocks the troublesome UVB rays.
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Carrot seed oil may be a little harder to find, but it boasts 38-40 SPF and has some good carotenoid antioxidant action going on too.