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If you take care of your skin, applying sunscreen is part of your beauty routine.

But, did you know that while sunscreens protect us from the harmful UV rays, it may cause damage to our oceans?

The good news is there are reef-safe sunscreens that are both good for our skin and the environment. The better news? Some products are locally made, too!

1. Beachborn Sunscreen Bar

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Beachborn Sunscreen Bar is a reef-friendly and plastic-free cocoa butter-based lotion bar. Aside from preventing sun damage, it hydrates the skin, too! It is sold in half bars, full bars, or in rounds with tin.

Check out beachborn.ph/pages/stockists to see their branch address and a complete list of stockists.

2. Human Nature SafeProtect Sunscreen

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Human Nature offers an all-natural, reef-friendly sunscreen. Its SafeProtect Sunscreen product is effective against skin-aging and skin-burning. It also guarantees to be 100% free of harmful chemicals.

Check out humanheartnature.com/buy/where-to-buy for their complete list of branches, dealers, and online store.

3. Magwai Reef-Safe Sunscreen Lotion

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Magwai is a physical reef-safe sunscreen that uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as its active ingredients. This brand has been approved by FDA. The best thing about Magwai is that it encourages zero-waste by recycling its empty tubes collected through their partner stores.

Check out magwai.com.ph/where-to-buy/ for the complete list of their partner stores.

ALSO SEE: 10 zero-waste stores to visit for a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle

4. Tito ZinCo

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Tito Zinco Sunblock is an Eco Potion product made in Baler. The brand takes pride in providing all-natural products that are mainly infused with Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). While it helps prevent skin damage, it also has moisturizing and hydrating components.

Shop at Cemento Surf Hardware, Baler, Aliya Surf Resort, Baler, Crystal Beach Resort, Zambales, The Circle Hostel in La Union, Baler, and Zambales, Mommy Phoebe's Food Hub, Baler, Balituk Baler, Citymall Boracay, or via instagram.com/ecopotionsph.

READ: 8 reasons why you should go surfing

5. Healthy Hipster SUNuvaGONE

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Healthy Hipster is another go-to brand advocating the “healthy, earth-friendly skincare for the active and adventurous.” It is made with zinc oxide, VCO, beeswax, and essential oils. It offers SPF20 protection, and it also comes in three yummy colors.

Shop via 0917-521-5161 or via instagram.com/healthyhipsterph.

6. Rraw Fresh Sunblock

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Rraw Philippines prides itself in producing organic and locally handmade products, their Fresh Sunblock included. Rraw Fresh Sunblock is made from real fruit extracts which means real antioxidants are present to also hydrate the skin. It is also available in three variants.

Check out rrawph.com/activeresellers for their complete list of resellers.

Switch to these proudly Pinoy reef-safe sunscreens now! Remember, good fun under the sun can also be good for the ocean!