egd207 Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 I'm starting to pick up items for our cruise in April. Was wondering if in Nassau Bahamas it is required to use reef safe sunscreen? Or can I purchase regular sunscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 To piggyback on this, I am having trouble finding reef safe sunscreen. Many brands say reef friendly on the bottle but they still have those “O” ingredients that I think are the problem. Can anyone suggest a brand that is REALLY reef friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Pooch said: To piggyback on this, I am having trouble finding reef safe sunscreen. Many grands say reef friendly on the bottle but they still have those “O” ingredients that I think are the problem. Can anyone suggest a brand that is REALLY reef friendly? I like this resource: https://savethereef.org/about-reef-save-sunscreen.html Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 2 hours ago, egd207 said: I'm starting to pick up items for our cruise in April. Was wondering if in Nassau Bahamas it is required to use reef safe sunscreen? Or can I purchase regular sunscreen? Bahamas does not currently require reef-safe sunscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 I use ThinkSport spf 50. It's approved for use in Hawaii, and I see it's listed on the website KristiZ posted as "All Ocean Friendly" It's thick and white, but it works very well in keeping my Irish skin from burning. I get it from Amazon KristiZ, jbrinkm, Pooch and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancernl Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 They don't have this rule and I wish they did. We used biodegradable sunscreen in Hawaii where that is regulated. Honestly I think it kept me from burning better than the other kinds and I am very fair skinned. I will buy my own and bring it with me from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egd207 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 Thank you for this information. I'm very fair skinned also, so will need a good brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 On 3/2/2022 at 4:12 PM, teddy said: I use ThinkSport spf 50. It's approved for use in Hawaii, and I see it's listed on the website KristiZ posted as "All Ocean Friendly" It's thick and white, but it works very well in keeping my Irish skin from burning. I get it from Amazon ThinkSport is also my favorite! It seems to spread better/easier than some of the other safe brands. I'll also recommend the Juice Beauty brand if anyone has sensitive skin on their face. It is expensive, so I only use it on my face, but it is the only one I've ever found that doesn't irritate my skin. dancernl and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/2/2022 at 1:40 PM, Pooch said: To piggyback on this, I am having trouble finding reef safe sunscreen. Many brands say reef friendly on the bottle but they still have those “O” ingredients that I think are the problem. Can anyone suggest a brand that is REALLY reef friendly? Copper tone Pure and Simple Blue Lizard google and you’ll find a lot more choices. I agree, read the labels, some are not! Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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