Anyone use Biodegradable sunscreen?

[Crystalcat]

I'm planning on going snorkelling with my family on our cruise next March, and I've read a number of posts about the the declining condition of snorkeling at some locations (ie: coral is dying). It occurred to me that in Mexico, certain eco-parks and ceynotes require that you not use regular sunscreen, but use a biodegradable sunscreen which will not damage the coral and sealife. Does anyone use this, and if so, where do you get it from? Thanks!

[Islandbear]

Try here:http://www.outletnutrition.com/caribbean.html

[theump]

You can try dive shops in your area. Some can be found at Target and Walmart sometimes. We got ours from a health store. Just be sure to follow directions. Shake well before using or you get white stuff caking on you.:D

 

The Ump

John

[docBarb]

Hi,

The environmental working group has a list of biodegradable sunscreens they recommend. I tried the two that are SPF 30 or above and one was awful. The one I liked was by Mexitan. It is available at mexitan.com

It is expensive - I don't plan to use it all the time - only when I am getting in the ocean.

Good luck and have a great trip,

Barbara

[Friscorays]

It turns out sunscreen is a complex topic:

 

http://www.slate.com/id/2218948/?obref=obinsite

 

I use Caribbean Sol and have been happy with it:

 

http://www.caribbean-sol.com/