Not All ‘Reef‑Safe’ Sunscreens Are Created Equal — Here’s the Science to Prove It

“Reef‑safe” has become a popular label slapped onto sunscreen bottles, but the term itself isn’t regulated and can be misleading. There’s no official definition or certification standard, so products labeled reef‑friendly may still contain ingredients that harm marine ecosystems. This allows marketing teams to slap it onto a bottle just to sell it, while the stuff they're selling is killing our reefs. What matters most is the ingredients list, not the marketing on the bottle. Read further to learn how to be truly reef-friendly when choosing sunscreen…