Although the phrase “fun in the sun” is true, too much sun exposure can also damages your skin. As such, applying SPF is essential in protecting your skin from sunburn and other damage.

Sadly, a lot of commercially available sunscreen brands have chemicals that can harm coral reefs. The chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate are some common ingredients found in sunscreen that are linked to coral bleaching. Fortunately, the rise of environmental awareness has increased and more people are switching to a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle.

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Homegrown brand Isla Creations’ is one brand that has got our sun protection needs covered without the guilt of harming the seas. This sunscreen is proudly made of natural and vegan ingredients, but still does the job of shielding our skin from harmful UV rays. Aside from that, it is lightly packaged in a refillable can, promoting a zero-waste lifestyle at the same time.

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(Body Screen, Php550)

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The mermaid logo captures the eye of divers and beach lovers. To top it all odd, the sunscreen also comes in various colours to match your suit or add a dash of hue to your Instagram feed.

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With the current situation of our planet, it is crucial to do our part to help decrease the harmful impact to the environment. Switching up your lifestyle, even if it’s just by choosing to use oxybenzone-free sunscreen, can make ripples towards our progress to sustainability.

Isla Creations

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