Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

re: Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

Patty D — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:03:24 GMT

Miessence makes a sunscreen that seems to be perfectly safe to people and to coral reefs. Its main ingredients are zinc oxide and olive oil. Here's part of their description:
Microfine zinc oxide offers protection from harmful rays whilst organic olive oil keeps the skin supple. Potent antioxidants including natural vitamin E, beta carotene and polygonum extract, protect the skin from premature aging and prevent damage caused by the elements.
https://vjcorganics.mionegroup.com:443/product/13430

I know most of you would say don't use any sunscreen at all, but I think there are some people that have to have some protection or avoid the sun altogether. Now that I know what I do about the sun, Vitamin D and cancer, I don't want to hide inside or in long sleeves anymore, but I burn in a matter of minutes and I've already dealt with skin cancer on my face several times, so I love having the option of a safe sunscreen if I'm going to be outside any length of time.

re: Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

shaneperrone — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:31:07 GMT

It's like our school pool, it turns trunks into shreds, wish i didn't have swimming :(
No sense in using those nasty chemicals though, i wish more people on the beach would listen when i mention it to them, but most will not worry if it does not cause immediate death.

re: Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

EQ — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:38:13 GMT

I wonder what effect a natural non-petroleum based formula such as Aubrey would have on the reefs.

re: Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

seg — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:34:47 GMT

No need to slather on those chemical laden crap that'l block your ability to make vit D...When it comes to protecting your skin, one of the most beneficial antioxidant enzyme your body makes is called super oxide dismutase (SOD).

SOD is your first-line of defense against free radical damage, including sunburn. It’s an incredibly powerful free radical scavenger that wards off cancer, inflammation, and the effects of aging. It’s also a potent immune booster with the ability to remove toxins from tissues.
As you age the ability to make SOD declines so you'll have to supplement......

re: Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

Aaltrude — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:34:33 GMT

If it is killing the coral. what does it do to us???