The state of Palau forbade sun-protection creams

The island Pacific state of Palau became the first-ever country which has officially forbidden use in the territory of sun-protection creams. Since January 1, 2020 in Palau it is forbidden to sell and apply the cosmetics containing any of ten widespread ingredients, including oksibenzon and oktinoksat. When splitting these substances do irreparable harm to oceanic fauna, including coral polyps. In the International fund on protection of corals (International Coral Reef Foundation) confirm that the specified ingredients pollute environment, they extremely...