Several years ago, scientists started to raise the alarm about the potential harm sunscreen might have on coral reefs and other marine life. That has led to more research, bans on certain sunscreen ...

Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays shouldn't come at the expense of underwater ecosystems. But what is reef-safe sunscreen, and will it actually protect marine life? Each year, 4,000 to ...

No matter the skin type, we all need protection from harmful rays that can damage our skin or cause forms of cancer. Sunscreen is made of carbon-containing molecules to either absorb light or reflect ...

Which reef-safe sunscreen is best? The purpose of sunscreen is to protect the health of your skin. But what about the well-being of the planet? Using a reef-safe sunscreen can protect your skin and ...

For customers taking a snorkeling expedition in Maui, PacWhale Eco-Adventures lists packing suggestions on its website. Among the essentials, there are hats, sunglasses, cameras and towels — but no ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." SUNSCREEN ISN'T optional; it's essential. Regardless of the season or weather, wearing sunscreen every ...

If you're planning a trip to a place with water and sun, of course you want to pack sunblock to protect your skin. But, some sunscreens contain chemicals that can be harmful to the delicate ecosystem ...

We’ve all been there. You head to the grocery store before a big weekend trip to the beach or river to pick up some sunblock for your family, just to end up standing in front of an aisle of toxic ...

We all understand the important role sunscreen plays in protecting our skin from UV rays, the increased risk of skin cancer caused by the sun as well as premature skin aging. But depending on the type ...