8 toxic sunscreen ingredients to avoid

When shopping for sun protection this summer, be sure to read through the ingredients lists carefully. You want to steer clear of any chemicals that may be harmful to humans, of course—but also those that damage ocean ecosystems. Here is a list of eight toxic sunscreen ingredients to avoid.

1. oxybenzone​

2. octinoxate

3. octocrylene

4. aminobenzoic acid

5. enzacamene

6. octisalate

7. homosalate

8. avobenzone