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How to Spot Genuinely Reef-Safe Sunscreen: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Buying sunscreen for a reef trip? A "reef friendly" label isn't proof — the term isn't regulated in Australia, as the 2025 ACCC court case showed. This guide covers six checks: read the actives, not the front label; the ingredients regulators name (oxybenzone, octinoxate); why non-nano zinc matters; and picking a cream, not a spray. Reef Safe Face & Body Zinc Sunscreen SPF50 Clear is 100% mineral, made in Brisbane and chemical UV filter free. Read the full guide at reefsafeau
Reef Safe Team
Jul 35 min read


What Sunscreen Can You Wear on the Great Barrier Reef? 6 Things Snorkellers Should Check
Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef? Whatever's on your skin washes into the water within minutes, so the safest choice is a 100% mineral, non-nano zinc sunscreen that is chemical UV filter free. This guide covers six things to check before you pack — from why "reef safe" isn't a regulated term (highlighted by the ACCC's 2025 court case) to the destination rules that catch travellers out. Reef Safe Face & Body Zinc SPF50 is made in Brisbane and chemical UV filter free. Read th
Reef Safe Team
Jul 34 min read
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