I spent the past three months testing eight biodegradable sunscreens across three continents of water - Pacific surf breaks, Caribbean reefs, and cold British lakes - and what I found changed how I think about sun protection entirely. Conventional sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate are quietly bleaching coral reefs. Hawaii banned them, Mexico followed, and […]

I've spent the last three summers testing reef safe sunscreens on everything from Maui snorkeling trips to surf sessions in San Diego, and my team has probably gone through 30 bottles between us. The best reef safe sunscreen isn't just about avoiding oxybenzone and octinoxate anymore — it's about finding mineral formulas that actually blend, […]