SUNSCREENS: Reef Safe and what it really means.....
Although, we should be protecting our skin all year around. In places like the midwest or East Coast where it's only warm and sunny 4 to 6 months out of the year, we tend to be outside more and have more exposure to the sun. Because of this, it is imperative that we use sunscreen every day, all over and reapply, reapply, reapply!!!! Yes, I know, you have ALL heard this over and over again!!! Broken Record..... But what you may not know is the sunscreen you are using might be harming the environment. As most of you now know sunscreens have always been classified into 2 categories: physical or chemical sunscreens. Physical sunscreens protect your skin from the sun by deflecting or blocking the sun's rays. Chemical sunscreens work by absorbing the sun's rays. Some chemical filters can scatter sun rays, but still mostly just absorb them. Physical Sunscreens are simple. Zinc or Titanium Dioxide, just 2 simple ingredients. Some products will contain both an
