wstephensi Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Are there any limits on types/ingredients of sunscreens on the island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Not yet. As a scuba diver I use reef friendly sunscreen when I need sunscreen and I'll be in the ocean but so far that isn't a requirement at CocoCay. wstephensi and The Cruise Junkie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 I figure when there are choices between reef-safe and regular (and there aren't difficult to find these days), why not just choose reef-safe if you're going to be in the ocean, regardless of requirements. cmdrfrag and wstephensi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 8:27 PM, twangster said: I use reef friendly sunscreen when I need sunscreen and I'll be in the ocean but so far that isn't a requirement at CocoCay. What specifically do you use/recommend? And Why? Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Just now, JennyB said: What specifically do you use/recommend? And Why? I don't like to recommend specific products rather find one that works for you given your goals. When I dive I wear a full body rash guard so I'm mostly covered up on the dive boat. I try to stay in the shade on the dive boat so my face doesn't get direct sun between dives. I snorkel wearing a long sleeve rash guard. I use a reef friendly sunscreen on my ears and legs when snorkeling. It's not super nice to apply. It's kind of chalky but it's the right thing to do. Once on land when I know I am done in the ocean, the regular sunscreen comes out. Here is what PADI has to say: https://www2.padi.com/blog/2017/09/07/best-natural-sunscreen-scuba-diving-snorkeling/ Sunscreen best practices Choose to cover up rather than slather on. A long-sleeved rashguard with UV protection is a better environmental choice than any sunscreen. Read the label: avoid sunscreens containing oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate or 4-methylbenzylidine camphor. Even a small amount can cause coral bleaching. Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going in the water so the product can absorb into your skin. This also improves its effectiveness. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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