You can protect yourself and the nature at the same time.

Recent released reports conclude sun lotion is damaging to the ocean’s coral reefs, and reduces their ability to survive climate changes.

With bark you do not have to choose between protecting yourself from dangerous UV rays and keeping the reefs healthy. bark is committed to being a reef friendly sun protection, for you to enjoy the time in the ocean without harming the nature.

Coral reef conservation & reef friendly sunscreen

Our fragile and complex coral reef systems are vital to the Earth’s ecosystems. The coral reefs are homes to thousands of species and provides food to more than a billion people on this planet. Furthermore the corals protect land masses by dissipating storms.

Tourists are attracted to the wildlife in the corals, resulting in approximately 14,000 tons of sun lotion end up in coral reefs around the world each year. Chemicals in non-reef friendly sun protections damages the health of corals, harms developing corals by leaching of their nutrients, which causes them to appear white. Certain active chemicals in sun lotion can also disrupt the development of fish and other types of wildlife. These effects can make corals more vulnerable to temperature changes caused by global warming, exacerbating the problems of climate change.

Studies show that up to 80 percent of the reefs in the Caribbean have already died. We all need to do our best to protect the reefs. Choosing the right sun protection, is a big step in the right direction.

How bark is different

Every effort to reduce chemical pollution in the world’s oceans makes a difference to the survival and recovery of coral reefs. In areas where conservation is critical, the use of bark can be a better alternative to other sport sun protections. bark has been strictly tested for water resistance and sun protection by the industry’s leading provider of SPF waterproof testing. Thanks to our water block technology; it can only be removed with soap and water.

Sun protection is only effective, when on your skin, where it furthermore does not release chemicals that can impact the ocean life negatively. Our products have been proven to stay on skin for eight hours even when you are constantly submerged in water, providing 97 percent or more of its maximum SPF protection that entire time. This way, our reef friendly sunscreen gives you the best of both worlds; you can protect yourself, and keep coral reefs from being harmed as well.

At bark, we are outdoor enthusiasts just like you. We understand the importance of enjoying and relishing the outdoors and the need to protect the ecosystems and habitats that make nature so marvellous. Therefore, we offer products protecting humans and wildlife whilst helping preserve our environment.