The best reef safe sunscreens to protect our oceans

All Good SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen Lotion is a lightweight sunscreen using zinc oxide as the primary UV protectant. Not only is it a reef friendly sunscreen but it is formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as buriti oil and organic green tea to help heal damaged skin.

Finding the right sunscreen can be especially challenging for those of us with sensitive skin. If your skin is difficult, Suntegrity Natural Mineral Sunscreen may be the coral reef safe sunscreen for you. Fragrance and paraben-free, it is also a great vegan option for those who are concerned about the provenance of their products.

A biodegradable sunscreen, this Raw Elements product is definitely a contender for the best natural sunscreen. It is also perfect for water-sports lovers with up to 80 minutes of water-resistance.

Not only is Mama Kuleana Waterproof SPF 30 Reef safe Sunscreen non-harmful to the planet’s submarine ecosystems, but the packaging is also made from environmentally friendly materials.

The Art of Sport Skin Armor sunscreen lotion was developed specifically for athletes. Perfect for surfers and swimmers, this is a robust and safe sunscreen with 80 minutes of water resistance for those who enjoy life in the waves.

For those who are looking to avoid the dreaded sunscreen white streaks, Coola Mineral Face Organic Matte Tint Sunscreen Lotion may be the choice for you. It is formulated with a slight tint and contains rosehip oil to combine the best of both worlds – a coral safe sunscreen and glowing skin.

Developed with perilla (a vegetable) and pomegranate oils, Supergoop! Play 100% Mineral Broad Spectrum Lotion will help moisturise your skin, as well as giving that vital protection from environmental damage. This reef friendly sunscreen is great for hydration.

Like Suntegrity’s sunscreen mentioned above, Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen is another contender to be the best sunscreen for sensitive skin. It contains nourishing shea butter, soothing aloe vera and is fragrance-free. It is also great value at under $9 so choosing a coral reef safe sunscreen can be environmentally friendly and affordable.

Sunscreens can be a problematic trial and error process for acne-prone skin. MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème is formulated with no oil, no fragrance and is 100% mineral making it less likely to cause break-outs. Cranberry fruit, green tea and pomegranate extracts mean this coral reef safe sunscreen also offers protection from free-radicals that can damage our skin.

Many of us are guilty of forgetting to reapply sunscreen as often as we should. Blue Lizard Australian Sensitive Skin Sunscreen tackles this problem head-on. This safe sunscreen has a bottle that changes colour to blue whenever there are damaging UV rays, reminding you that it is time to apply or top-up!