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The state of Palau puts a ban on sunscreen chemicals that have been shown to endanger coral reefs and human health. The law comes into force in 2020 and will prohibit the sale of sunscreens containing Oxybenzone and other chemicals.

A study from Copenhagen University indicates that 13 out of 29 tested UV-filters may interfere with sperm cell function by mimicking a hormone that plays a pivotal role in the fertilization process. This adds to the scientific literature investigating EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals).

There's many reasons why you should go for a sunscreen with a mineral UV-filter, starting with the fact that they're safer for you and the ocean, protect you immediately and from a broader range of UVA and UVB rays. Plus, they don't necessarily turn you into a ghost anymore!