Make a Sustainable Choice for Protecting Your Skin and the Planet

We all want to do our part in protecting the planet, but we also need to be intentional about protecting our skin when outdoors. Over the past few years, sunscreen has been criticized for potentially harming coral reefs and human health. While this may be true for some brands, making more sustainable and earth-friendly choices when protecting your skin is still possible. Continue reading to learn more.

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Cover Up with Crown Cover UPF Clothing

One easy change to make is switching up your outdoor gear to include UPF clothing. Unlike sunscreen, which washes off in water and needs to be reapplied often, UPF clothing provides consistent protection throughout the day. This means fewer chemicals entering oceans and waterways and less plastic waste from empty sunscreen bottles and tubes.

Crown Cover offers a variety of UPF clothing made with sustainability in mind. Our sun-protective products are designed to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements. This is not only wallet-friendly, but also helps lower environmental impact while keeping you sun safe.

Other Earth-Friendly Choices

Another way to be more eco-conscious is to limit your time in direct sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you must be outside at this time, look for some natural shade, sit under an umbrella or canopy, wear a wide-brimmed hat, and cover up with lightweight, breathable fabrics to avoid constantly needing sunscreen.

It’s also important to stay hydrated when you’re outside in the sun. Each day, Americans throw away more than 60 million water bottles. Instead of drinking and throwing away bottles, choose to drink from a refillable water bottle. Reusable cooling towels are also a great option for beating the heat and staying cool in the outdoors.

Of course, sunscreen still plays an important role in sun safety for areas not covered by clothing. When you do use it, choose a reef-safe mineral sunscreen made without oxybenzone, a chemical that can harm marine life.

Protect Your Skin and the Planet

Being sun-smart doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. With thoughtful choices like wearing UPF clothing from Crown Cover and adding a few eco-friendly habits to your outdoor routine, you can care for your skin and the planet at the same time.

Ready to make the switch? Check out our sustainable sun protection clothing and confidently enjoy the outdoors.