Studies have confirmed that, unfortunately, sunscreen products are not “friends” of the environment. In particular, studies have found that ingredients in sunscreen products cause irreversible damage to our marine ecosystem.
The main sources of harm are the synthetic filters and chemicals found in the wider range of sunscreen products used by bathers every year. These are dangerous substances that are transferred from our skin into the seawater, resulting in significant damage to phytoplankton, corals and other marine organisms.
In particular, synthetic sunscreen filters have been found to have a major impact on and destroy the DNA of corals, resulting in the dramatic shrinkage of many reefs. Coral reefs around the world, including Maui and Hawaii, are facing a major crisis due to sunscreen pollution, with approximately 25% of living corals confirmed destroyed. Coral reefs are one of the most important marine ecosystems as they have the ability to filter sea water. The survival of most marine organisms and the cleanliness of the oceans are therefore very much dependent on coral reefs.
Of course, pollution does not only affect corals, but also other aquatic and marine organisms. According to scientific studies, synthetic and chemical ingredients in sunscreens disrupt the reproduction and growth of corals and other marine organisms, and even in small doses can cause enormous damage.
Is there an alternative? Of course there is! Nature has taken care of this and has provided us with a natural alternative that is completely safe and effective.
What is it? The natural mineral filter Zinc Oxide in its non-nano form, which we have studied and used at Aegli PREMIUM ORGANICS to develop an innovative range of body and face sunscreens that is completely human-friendly, environment-friendly and with zero impact on the marine ecosystem and marine organisms.
CLEAN SUNSCREEN organic face and body sunscreens have a biodegradable composition as they consist of 100% organic ingredients and a natural Zinc Oxide filter that does not contaminate aquatic organisms of the sea and the oceans. They are completely safe for humans and the environment, but without reducing the effectiveness of the protection our skin needs.
The CLEAN SUNSCREEN range of organic sunscreens, designed exclusively with the completely safe natural zinc oxide filter, offers immediate and long-lasting sun protection that prevents sun irritation and sun-aging. The natural filter combined with extracts of camelina oil and vitamin E boosts collagen production, provides antioxidant protection, reduces moisture loss and soothes the skin from constant sun exposure.
All CLEAN SUNSCREEN sunscreens have been studied by the Marine Research Centre of the University of Algarve in Portugal (CCMAR), which aims to promote interdisciplinary research and education related to the marine environment, with a focus on environmental change processes affecting marine ecosystems. Based on the study data, the products have been shown to have no impact on both the human body and the marine environment, and are therefore considered to be completely friendly to the seas and marine organisms.
The CLEAN SUNSCREEN range includes:
- CLEAN SUNSCREEN FACE SPF30
- CLEAN SUNSCREEN FACE SPF30 TINTED
- CLEAN SUNSCREEN BODY SPF30
- CLEAN AFTER SUN FACE & BODY CREAM-GEL
By using organic and natural sunscreens you protect yourself and the environment, and everything else that you love!