Law-abiding Hawai
To protect the underwater ecosystem , the state of Hawaii has decided to ban the use of certain chemicals in sunscreens by passing the Hawaii Law, which came into force on January 1, 2021.
This law lists chemical substances such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are often found in sunscreens, and which are likely to weaken or even destroy corals.
Ocean Respect
To protect the underwater ecosystem , the State of Hawaii has decided to ban the use of certain chemicals in sunscreens by passing the Hawaii Law, which came into force on January 1, 2021. This law lists chemical substances such as oxybenzone and octinoxate that are often found in sunscreens, and which are likely to weaken or even destroy corals. Our formulas comply with this requirement.
Application
Apply the cream 20 minutes before exposure to the sun.
Reapply every 2 hours.
Precautions for use
Shake well before use.
Apply generously and evenly before exposure to the sun, and reapply at least every 2 hours. Avoid exposure to the sun during peak hours. Sunburn is dangerous, especially for children. Do not expose babies and young children to the sun or heat.
Avoid direct contact with clothing.
Quality commitment (1/2)
Decathlon goes further than international cosmetics regulations and has banned over 1,000 controversial substances that we don't want to find in our products, even if they are authorized on the market. These include recognized endocrine disruptors and certain preservatives.
Quality commitment (2/2)
As far as UV filters are concerned, we are very demanding and only allow in our products a small list of UV filters that have been approved by our toxicologist as being the least harmful to our health or the environment.
