Are Reef Safe Claims a Gimmick? Big Lots Sunscreen Lawsuit, Hawaii Ingredient Bans… via Cosmetics & Toiletries

Big Lots is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.” According to Top Class Actions, the ingredients in question are avobenzone, octocrylene, octisalate and homosalate, which are currently not banned anywhere in the U.S.

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