Conventional sunscreens were created to do one thing and one
thing only, protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Over time,
extended use of conventional sunscreens formulated with harsh
chemicals may have an entirely different effect not only on your
skin but also on natural plant and aquatic life living in our
oceans, rivers and lakes. On the contrary, sunscreens formulated
with entirely natural, chemical-free substances utilizing
mineral-based ingredients are completely safe for the
environment as well as gentle on skin. One particular organism
being affected is our coral reefs, which are among the most
biologically productive ecosystems in the world. Scientists have
reported that chemical-based sunscreens may be accountable for
dying coral reefs. It has been reported that four widely used
sunscreen ingredients activate viruses that kill the algae that
feed off the coral. The four chemicals in question: - Oxybenzone
Benzophenone-3 - Octinoxate (Octyl methoxycinnamate) - 4-Methyl-
Benzylidencamphor (4-MBC) -