Month: September 2020

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Why Can’t I Use Regular Sunscreen While Snorkeling in St Thomas or St John?

Coral reefs all over the world are dying. Pollution, climate change and most regular sunscreens damage marine life. Sunscreens contain octinoxate and oxybenzone. These two chemicals are the most common UV blockers used worldwide. The sunscreen protecting your skin could cause considerable damage to coral and other marine life. When you swim or snorkel, sunscreen…