Is Your Sunscreen Kind to the Planet?

Source: Is Your Sunscreen Killing Coral Reefs? by Catharine Cooper, TOF Board of Advisor

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Today’s sunscreens belong to two major categories: physical and chemical.

  • Physical sunscreens contain tiny minerals that act as a shield deflecting the sun’s rays.
  • Chemical sunscreens use synthetic compounds that absorb UV light before it reaches the skin.

The problem is these protectorates wash off in the water. For example, for every 10,000 visitors enjoying the waves, about 4 kilograms of mineral particles wash into the beach each day. (1)

That may seem relatively small, but these minerals catalyze the production of hydrogen peroxide, a well-known bleaching agent, at a concentration high enough to harm coastal marine organisms.

One of key ingredients in most chemical sunscreens is oxybenzone, a synthetic molecule known to be toxic to corals, algae, sea urchins, fish and mammals. A single drop of this compound in more than 4 million gallons of water is enough to endanger organisms.

An estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen is believed to be deposited in oceans annually with the greatest damage found in popular reef areas such as Hawaii and the Caribbean. 

You can read more about this study and the impact of chemical sunscreens on the planet here. 

 

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6000X Elemental Screen with SPF 30


 

This multifunctional sheer lotion that simultaneously protects and repairs the skin.

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+ Protect

  • Zinc Oxide - A proven natural, 
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  • Red Algae (Astaxanthin) - It’s the most powerful natural antioxidant known – 6000x stronger than Vitamin C. Helps prevent the oxidative damage to skin after exposure to UVA rays.
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) - Helps prevent skin aging, dryness, acne, rosacea, uneven skin tone and skin cancer.
  • Ferulic Acid - Helps prevent the propagation of free radicals, while protecting skin from sun damage.

 

+ Repair
Mānuka Honey - A naturally bioactive, anti-microbial compound that nourishes and draws precious moisture deep into the skin, while encouraging rapid tissue repair.

+ Retain the skin’s natural oils
Harakeke Seed Oil - Contains fatty acids that are attributed with repairing, moisturizing and soothing damaged skin. 

 

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Take a look at 6000X Elemental Screen's full list of planet-friendly ingredients here. 

 

“Right off, I want to say that from a cosmetic and comfort perspective, this is the best sunscreen that I have ever encountered.” - INDEPENDENT REVIEW

 

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Kickstart your summer with this perfect pair. Protect + repair your skin with a sheer physical block boosted with potent antioxidant New Zealand Red Algae – 6000X stronger than Vitamin C. Then, give your skin a gentle cleanse with barrier-restorative Glacial Melting Cleanser. 

To activate this promotion, simply add both products to your shopping cart and add the code FREECLEANSERX into the discount field.

*Offer available until 18 June 2019. Only one discount code can be applied at checkout.

 

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