Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted March 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Anyone have a good recommendation for reef friendly sun screen? Las time in Cozumel, we tried a zinc oxide cream, and, despite reapplying every hour, my red-headed wife turned into a lobster. Skin matched her hair. She was not happy. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Try something a bit water resistant like Kokua Sun Care SPF 50/80 minutes. Also, if you don't mind the white cast for a few minutes, Maui Natural Surfer is good, but only SPF 30 so need to apply more frequently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascartim Posted March 29, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Sun Bum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted March 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2023 My family likes ThinkSport sunscreen (reef safe but also zinc). I use Juice Beauty on my face because I have sensitive skin and that is the only brand that doesn't irritate it. Two of us in my family burn really easily, so I also like to use SPF protective swimwear (like Coolibar long-sleeved rash guards and/or swim leggings) while in the water and hats (my personal fav is from Sunday Afternoons) while on shore. I also have a small Coolibar umbrella and will use that if I'm going to be stationary in the sun for a while. It was a lifesaver at Disney in August!! Caribbean sun is no joke. My oldest burned badly the first day of our cruise last year, after applying sunscreen and being out on the inflatables for 2 hours in the morning sun (10am-12pm). I tried to get the kids' attention after an hour to reapply but they didn't see me. My younger has olive skin and was just a bit pink, but my oldest was in pain. We had to buy aloe on our way back to the ship, they skipped out of dinner early to take a cool shower and apply the aloe, and then couldn't go back in the sun during the next two port stops. I felt terrible for them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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