Reef-safe sunscreen

[shipgeeks]

I've been checking sunscreen displays in the stores.  None so far actually say Reef Safe on the label.

What do I need to look for, to find the right product?

[crystalspin]

Titanium oxide or zinc oxide and none of the "oxy-" organic compounds.

 

Some call them "biodegradable" but it's actually the opposite! The fact that they DON'T degrade in the biome is what makes them OK!

[slidergirl]

Stop looking at Walmart, especially in PA.  Not enough people would be buying reef safe to make it worth stocking.  If a local dive shop (I'm thinking in Pittsburgh) doesn't have some,  buy online.  I've used Thinksport and Badger with good results.  Others may have their favorites. 

[Tmc1512]

I googled to find brands and went on Walgreens online. Ordered it and it shipped to my corner store at no shipping fee. CVS probably does the same. I ordered Badger. Word of warning, it is WHITE on your skin. My sister called me the zombie. 

[awhfy]

If you have an Ulta they carry reef safe

[shipgeeks]

For a cruise, I usually wait til I'm in Fort Lauderdale, and buy my sunscreen there.  Am I likely to find reef-safe at a place like Walgreens?

[crystalspin]

I think Ti-O and Zn-O sunscreens are starting to be more available, due to lots of people having reactions to the "organic" oxy- types, but then I live in So.California so I can't speak for W.Pennsylvania! TMC (above) had it shipped to their Walgreens, so that would be one solution. Outdoors stores like R.E.I. are likely to have some also.

[aknguyen]

I bought mine at Ulta. 

[Nebr.cruiser]

I could not find locally so ordered from Amazon.

 

[slidergirl]

On 7/25/2019 at 6:20 AM, Tmc1512 said:

I googled to find brands and went on Walgreens online. Ordered it and it shipped to my corner store at no shipping fee. CVS probably does the same. I ordered Badger. Word of warning, it is WHITE on your skin. My sister called me the zombie. 

Wait about 30 minutes after you put on the Badger and rub it in again.  It will get less obvious.

[shipgeeks]

Is there any way to know the "use by" date on sunscreen?

[slidergirl]

3 hours ago, shipgeeks said:

Is there any way to know the "use by" date on sunscreen?

I was always told to ditch the sunscreen you have at the end of summer and buy a new one next year...

I just checked some of the sunscreens I have here in the bathroom.  Two (Australian Gold and a Neutrogena Ultra) have no date on them, but two (Kiehl's and Neutrogena Sun Defense) do have expiration dates.   So, no guarantees here.  I'll keep ditching them.  

 

 

[Hoyaheel]

Most of mine have dates on the bottles or tube (often hard to find/read on a tube when it's printed over the crimped area 😉

[shipgeeks]

On ‎8‎/‎5‎/‎2019 at 1:17 PM, Hoyaheel said:

Most of mine have dates on the bottles or tube (often hard to find/read on a tube when it's printed over the crimped area 😉

Now I see it!  It took reading glasses, magnifier, and your mention of crimped area. Thank you; now I know I am good for my next two cruises.

[Hoyaheel]

Glad you found the dates!