Customer Reviews

Caribbean Solutions SPF 25 Biodegradable Sunscreen 6 Ounces

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Definately takes a little more "rubbing" to apply without showing compared to traditional sunscreens, but worth the environmental benefits. Did not feel oily/greasy, pleasant/subtle scent, and protected the whole family from sunburn. Of course with any sunscreen, reapplying often was necessary while sunning near the equator.

I was going snorkelling in reefs in the Carribbean and I wanted to make sure I didn't harm the delicate ecosystems. I had read reviews for many of the biodegradable sunscreens on the market and feared the types that wouldn't rub in fully or wouldn't work. While this one was harder to rub in than regular sunscreen, it still was possible after a little more effort (I think that's pretty much par for the course with a natural product). My pale pale white skin also did not suffer any sunburn so I'm happy with how it worked.

This product smells really nice, but it's a pain to actually use. It doesn't rub in very well and it leaves you kind of milky looking when you put it on. Also, the directions say you need to reapply every 45 minutes to an hour, regardless of whether you have been in the water or not. My husband and I both got burned the first days of our vacation because we figured it was like other sunscreen and effective for a few hours if not in the water. I know that's our fault for not reading the directions, but to put it on every 45 minutes when you are spending a day at the beach?

I understand the importance of protecting the environment, which is why we bought it... but I hope someone has a better biodegradable product out there because I don't see buying this one again.

After reading about health issues with certain suncreens, and after much research, this product was one that showed it was superior. Not only do I and my husband use it, (we have a pool) we tried it on our granchildren here, and I also took it to the east coast beach to try on other grandchildren. We all voted. Hands down, the best suncreen we have ever used.

Needed this for vacation. Could not find locally, but Amazon as usual came through. Ordered this based on reviews and wanted to add my five stars, too. Worked well - we didn't sunburn.

I have both sensitive skin and allergies to fragrances, and it did not trigger any problems with either. Of course, everyone is different so could cause problems for others with similiar problems.

Really wasn't that much harder to rub in - and I wouldn't have minded if it had been harder to rub in b/c my husband did it for me ;-)

I was initally doubtful after reading other reviews but had to have a biodegradeable sunblock. This product was easy to apply and worked fine. No one was burned and we had no trouble rubbing it in. I do recommend shaking the bottle well before applying. Overall very happy with the product.

This sunscreen is accepted at all the locations I have been to that require "reef safe" sunscreen. It is a bit thick, but I don't mind as long as I am not harming the ecosystems that I visit. I was concerned that it was only SPF 25, but I have not gotten burned while snorkeling for hours using this product.

I applied this very carefully and thoroughly before snorkeling for about an hour. I got very badly burnt around the edges of my suit where the product must have rubbed off. Very disappointing.

I purchased this sunscreen to go snorkeling on the reef in Mexico and I must say, everyone there was very much concerened about what type of sunscreen people use! So I was ready with my biodegradable Caribbean Solution, and you know what? It works well, it does take a little extra effort to rub in, but apply in small amounts and you won't have any trouble, you do look a little extra pale after applying, but the protection is great! Just remember to re-apply, and re-apply whenever possible! I barely burned, my fault for NOT reapplying, after snokeling for a whole day! The sunscreen, if used correctly works well, smells pleasant and is better for the ocean! I highly recommend and will certainly use/buy again! Great product! And please remember that 4,000 to 6,000 tons of sunblock residue end up in reef-adjacent waters annually, killing coral! So spend the extra few bucks, look a teeny bit pale after applying and save the reefs for me to enjoy next year! Yeah - I know - soap box!

I purchased this because I was going on a vacation where my family was planning to swim with dolphins. We were informed ahead of time that only "biodegradable" sunscreen was allowed. There was not one product available to me locally that was biodegradable, so I purchased this one online. It worked great! It is a bit thick and white, but that soaks into the skin fairly quickly. It smells wonderful, and we all avoided sunburn. I highly recommend this product as it is Eco-safe and it works!