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**Sunscreen Proven Safe for Both the Environment and Skin** Ormond Beach, FL (March 29, 2016) Beach season is quickly approaching, and it's time to start thinking about using sunscreen. "Think blue - it's the new green" this Spring Break and summer by choosing Reef Safe SunCare, a sunscreen that not only protects skin from the sun, but has been scientifically proven harmless to our ocean environment.  "There are so many...

**Study Conducted by Mote Marine Tropical Research Laboratory Reveals Reef Safe is Harmless to Corals and Causes No Visual Impact** Ormond Beach, FL (March 2, 2016) To determine the impact of its sun care products on coral reefs, Reef Safe engaged the world-renown Mote Marine Tropical Research Laboratory to test the toxicity of Reef Safe’s formulations, containing varying levels of sunscreen actives, including oxybenzone, on corals representative of inshore and...

**New Packaging Uses 90% Less Energy; Creates Negative Carbon Footprint** Ormond Beach, FL (February 5, 2016) Reef Safe SunCare, a biodegradable sunscreen that doesn’t harm reefs or oceans, announced it has begun production on packaging their products in their new plant derived bio-resin bottles. The new bottles are set to hit stores mid-March 2016. “We are extremely gratified to have discovered bottling for our products that is bio-based and renewable,...

  Does Reef Safe use Oxybenzone in their products? Absolutely, Oxybenzone is one of the best biodegradable organic UV protectors available. The FDA limits use of Oxybenzone at 6.0% w/w, our standard use rate is around 4.0%, varies from 1.5% to 6.0% pending on the Reef Safe formula. You may have heard about the recent very questionable test methods which used highly toxic DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) to solubilize the Oxybenzone, as Oxybenzone...

Florida-Made Product Is World's Only Scientifically Proven Biodegradable, Non-Toxic to Sea Life Sun Care St. Pete/Clearwater (June 8, 2015) - With an eye on the well-being of both visitors and sea life this summer, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is pleased to announce a first-ever marketing partnership with the world's only scientifically proven biodegradable, non-toxic to sea life sun care product: Reef Safe SPF 30+. The Florida-made product by Tropical Seas® has...

St. Pete plays host to the pageant every year, which kicks off tomorrow through Saturday June 20th. St. Pete / Clearwater’s “AMP THE AWESOME” welcomed 47 Miss Florida, 47 Miss Outstanding Teen Florida contestants, and Miss America 2015, with a bottle of Reef Safe and a welcome card. This year marks the 80th year for Miss Florida, so next Friday there will be a special presentation with 48 returning Miss...

We have been researching plant-derived bio-resins for our packaging for the past several years, and in mid-2014, we finally located a source! After several test trials, we found a 100% bio based PE resin made from plant-based feedstock that is a renewable alternative to petrochemical based PE resins. Since it uses 90% less energy and emits 75% less greenhouse gases when processing, this 100% bio based HDPE packaging has a...

Rules and Regulations All entries will be submitted through our social media sites at facebook.com/ReefSafeSuncare or twitter.com/reefsafesuncare. All submissions must include an activity or a place where you would use Reef Safe Sun Care. Pictures can be of scenery, activities, selfies, etc. (see our examples for ideas). The picture may show a bottle of the product, but is not mandatory to enter. When posting you must include where the shot...

Ormond Beach, FL (June 1, 2013) – With a common passion for preservation of the ocean environment, Chloë McCardel (ultra-marathon swimmer) has selected Reef Safe™ SunCare by Tropical Seas® of Ormond Beach, Florida, to protect both her skin and the ocean in her historic World Record attempt to swim from Cuba to Key West in June 2013. Reef Safe Suncare will be protecting Chloë and her support teams both on...

About You and Tropical Seas, Inc. / Reef Safe Suncare... President/C.E.O, Dan Knorr, hard at work in the lab My name: Dan Knorr My job function in the company: President/C.E.O. Years in business: 25 years About Tropical Seas, Inc./Reef Safe Suncare: At Tropical Seas® we care about protecting your skin as well as protecting our environment. We take pride in our products and are passionate about what we believe in,...

Review by: Chaela Sumner at ScubaGadget.com Sunscreen that feels good, smells good and is safe for the environment – I’m hooked already! As a conscientious scuba diver I often think of the impact I have on the undersea world. I want to be able to add to its preservation, not its destruction. Hence, I strive to maintain good diving practices like keeping my hands and fins away from coral reefs,...

Sailfish June Giveaway: Congratulations Cindy from Manahawkin, New Jersey! Sea Turtle July Giveaway: Congratulations Diane from Aurora, Colorado!   Reef August Giveaway: Congratulations Terese from Minnetonka, Minnesota! Orca September Giveaway: Will be announced in October       

20x20 Fine Art Prints (a $150 value + the cost of shipping) June Giveaway: Reef Safe Sailfish July Giveaway: Reef Safe Sea Turtle August Giveaway: Reef Safe Reef Scene September Giveaway: Reef Safe Orca Every order placed will qualify entry into that months drawing. Place an order in June and you will automatically be entered for the June sailfish giveaway. Note:All orders placed and processed in May and early June...

Purpose: To test Reef Safe SPF products on light and dark vinyl to observe if Reef Safe products would cause any ill effects on the vinyl such as bleeding, staining, or yellowing. Test Data: Tuesday, March 27th, 2012: the light and dark test vinyl was labeled prior to testing. Wednesday, March 28th, 2012: At 8:00 AM, the products were applied to both the light and dark vinyl, and placed outside...

Publisher: The Citizen Key West Published: Saturday, March 25th, 2012 Article by: Mandy Miles, Citizen Staff Photographs by: Mike Hentz, Citizen Staff Fury Water Adventures mate Kaley Green applies Reef Safe suntan lotion to co-worker Nicholas Moreno before going out on a charter boat trip. Coral reefs don't need sunscreen, yet the struggling marine organism that surrounds the Florida Keys gets a healthy dose of lotion and oil every time...

Florida’s coral reefs are getting a boost — Reef Safe™ SunCare pledged this week to support reef research, conservation and education through a new fundraising partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory. Reef Safe will donate merchandise and a portion of their proceeds to support the Protect Our Reefs program administered by Mote. They are also giving Floridians a special discount (see below for more details) on their products. Protect Our Reefs...

Apopka, FL (PRWEB) November 30, 2011 Keeping the health of our environment and aquatic life in mind, AES has begun selling an environmentally safe solution to skincare. Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce that they have picked up a new line of skincare that is safe for use when interacting with aquatic animals and aquatic plant life. Reef Safe™ Suncare by Tropical Seas® is biodegradable in oceans, lakes and...

Giant Stride Dives Review: Reef Safe - Dive Apparel Cleaner and Conditioner  by Chris Ayres  http://giantstridedives.com/content.php?139-Review-Reef-Safe-Dive-Apparel-Cleaner-and-Conditioner  

Go on a behind the scenes tour at Tropical Seas, makers of Reef Safe Biodegradable Sunscreen.  See where your products are tested, batched, filled and shipped directly to you!   

ORMOND BEACH, FL (June 29, 2011): Reef Safe featured in Florida Sport Fishing magazines Made in Florida July / August 2011 Edition.        

ORMOND BEACH, FL (June 7, 2011): Reef Safe Suncare believes today’s children are the key to our oceans’ future health and well-being, and it is imperative that they be made aware and educated about our oceans, lakes and their inhabitants. As they become voters and lawmakers, we feel this knowledge will assist them when their turn comes to protect our water environment and make decisions concerning their existence and sustainability....

Sunsational Summer line-up  ORMOND BEACH, FL (June 1, 2011): Daytime TV Show includes Reef Safe in their Sunsational Summer line-up. Along with protecting your skin from the sun, you’re also protecting the oceans, lakes and rivers with Reef Safe’s biodegradable formula.    Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff sunscreens are available in resort locations across the U.S. Sunbelt, Hawaii and throughout the Caribbean islands, and online. About Reef Safe SunCare...

Reef Safe™ Creates Natural Citronella Spray For Around-The-Clock Use ORMOND BEACH, FL (February 23, 2011): Winter is slowly coming to an end, the frost is chilling, the flowers will be blooming and the bugs will be buzzing day and night. ReefSafe’s BackCountry SPF 30+ Spray with natural Citronella is a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts needing to ward off pesky insects during the day, and now there is a solution for...

Biodegradeable Reef Safe SunCare Featured at 2011 Maui Whale Festival  ORMOND BEACH, FL (January 13, 2011): Back by popular demand, Reef Safe™ SunCare by Beach Buff® of Ormond Beach, Florida, travels afar to be a part of Pacific Whale Foundation’s “2011 Maui Whale Festival.” Drawing in nearly 16,000 people, the Festival celebrates the migration and presence of Humpback Whales to Maui while raising funds that will support marine education programs...

Biodegradeable Reef Safe SunCare available to staff and visitors at Maui Ocean Center ORMOND BEACH, FL (January 5, 2011): Miles apart and separated by vast sea and land, two like-minded organizations join efforts to preserve our environment and ocean waters. Reef Safe™ SunCare by Beach Buff® of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku, Hawaii, have created a partnership to educate visitors to the center about the importance...

ORMOND BEACH, FL (September 13, 2010): Reef Safe™ Suncare by Tropical Seas®, Inc., is pleased to announce they’re a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Hooked on Hope 2010 Inshore Fishing Tournament being held on Oct. 8 and 9 at Holiday Inn Sunpree in St. Pete, Fla. The tournament is a unique opportunity that benefits Dr. Charles E Cox and his Breast Health Team at USF in Tampa. 'Hooked On Hope'...

Shields More Than UV Rays ORMOND BEACH, FL (Sept. 7, 2010): The Great Outdoors is meant to be enjoyed, and Reef Safe’s BackCountry is a must-have for all enthusiasts taking advantage of it. ReefSafe™ SunCare by Beach Buff® has added natural citronella oil to their biodegradable SPF 30+ Sunscreen Spray to make “BackCountry,” a sunscreen that shields against pesky insects. Consumers reported that BackCountry also wards off yellow flies, sweat...

Sunscreens first to be proven reef safe, freshwater safe and now bait safe, too  ORMOND BEACH, FL (June. 9, 2010): In 2009, Tropical Seas introduced the world’s first line of sunscreens scientifically proven to biodegrade in ocean water, thus preserving fragile ecosystems while protecting skin. Reef Safe™ SunCare by Beach Buff® was later tested and proven to biodegrade in freshwater as well – another first for the industry. Now, they’ve...

Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff® transitions to 100% recyclable pump  Ormond Beach, FL (February 16, 2010): Most companies would be content to introduce the world’s first truly biodegradable sunscreens, feeling they had done their part to protect the environment. Not Ormond Beach-based Tropical Seas, Inc. Just months after introducing Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff®, the only product on the market that can scientifically substantiate a biodegradeable “reef safe”...

Biodegradable “Reef Safe” lotions showcased at three key events    MAUI, HAWAII (January 25, 2010): As a step toward promoting increased public awareness about the harmful effects of toxic sunscreens on coral reefs and marine life, the 2010 Maui Whale Festival will feature the world’s first truly biodegradable sunscreens at three of its biggest events next month.   Beach Buff® “Reef Safe” sunscreens, developed by Ormond Beach, Fla.-based Tropical Seas, Inc.,...

ORMOND BEACH, FL (November 26, 2009): Fox 35 News covers the benefits of using Itzazu Soap at schools, especially to keep kids healthy during flu season. Daytona Beach elementary school children use the color-changing soap not only to keep clean and kill germs, but it’s fun to see the colors transform. For more info, check out the cool website: www.itzazukidz.com Itzazu for Kidz Color Changing Hand Soaps are available online....

Beach Buff® Reef Safe product line spares environment while protecting skin ORMOND BEACH, FL (November 10, 2009): Retailers, dive shops, resorts, cruise lines and consumers across the Caribbean are rapidly embracing a new line of biodegradable sunscreens that won’t harm reefs or oceans but still offer protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.   Developed by Ormond Beach, Fla.-based Tropical Seas, Inc., Beach Buff® “Reef Safe” sunscreens address well-documented concerns about the...

MIAMI, FL (October 6, 2009): Florida TV news channel, 7 News, covers the advantages of using a biodegradable sunscreen, Reef Safe, to keep our reefs safe and beautiful. Dan Knorr, owner of Reef Safe, and avid Florida diver created the sun care line to protect the oceans now and for future generations. Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff sunscreens are available in resort locations across the U.S. Sunbelt, Hawaii and...

Beach Buff® product line spares all environments while protecting your skin ORMOND BEACH, FL (September 14, 2009): Earlier this summer, Tropical Seas introduced a line of “reef safe” sunscreens scientifically proven to biodegrade in ocean water, thus protecting fragile ecosystems while protecting your skin. The Beach Buff® “Reef Safe”™ sunscreen line was an immediate hit, and even received an official endorsement from the American Lifeguard Association.   But people also...

You Can’t Be Eco-Friendly if Your Returns Go to the Dump ORMOND BEACH, FL (July 10, 2009): There’s an embarrassing secret the mass market suncare companies don’t want you to know. Despite their bold claims about “going green” and being environmentally friendly, millions of pounds of unsold sunscreen products end up in landfills each year, the result of over-ordering merchants and indifferent manufacturers.   Here’s how it happens: At season’s...

New Beach Buff® product line spares the environment while protecting your skin  ORMOND BEACH, FL (June 22, 2009): That sunscreen you slather on your skin before jumping in the ocean may be protecting your body, but it may also be killing coral reefs. In fact, 4,000 to 6,000 metric tons of toxic sunscreens are estimated to wash off swimmers into the oceans every year, leading to sunscreen-induced bleaching of up...