Summer has arrived and we are feeling it! Being in the thick of the summer months means lots of sunshine, heat, and time spent outdoors. Arming yourself with sunscreen before heading out is a smart and preventative measure against skin cancer, but there are some body parts that … [Read more...] about How to protect your whole body from the sun this summer
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Tiny Pacific island nation bans harmful toxins in sunscreens
For some time already, scientific evidence has shown that the chemicals found in most sunscreens are toxic to corals, even in extremely tiny doses. Particularly, the ingredients have a negative impact on the juvenile development of most coral and many fish and algae species. … [Read more...] about Tiny Pacific island nation bans harmful toxins in sunscreens
How to identify sunscreen that doesn’t damage coral reefs
The same stuff you put on to protect your skin from the sun on a day at the beach is killing the coral reefs that live beneath the waves. That is unless you apply reef-safe sunscreens. But it can be rather difficult to tell which sunscreens are actually safe and which ones are … [Read more...] about How to identify sunscreen that doesn’t damage coral reefs
