Every year, we dump about 25,000 tonnes of sun cream into the oceans, or 1 litre per second*. About 10% of the world's corals are thought to be directly affected by UV filters**. How can we protect skin from the sun's rays without threatening the marine ecosystem? Eau Thermale Avène Laboratories is trying to find a solution to the problem through its Skin Protect / Ocean Respect environmentally responsible charter.
Sources: * Green Cross **study by the Faculty of Science of the Polytechnic University of Marche in Italy
Awareness of the impact of sun filters
All over the world, marine habitats are threatened by industrial pollution and pollution from land-based sources, which make up a large part of marine pollution (agricultural pollution, fertiliser waste, pesticides, untreated waste and plastic, etc.). The cosmetics industry is also gradually becoming aware of the impact of sun filters on the marine ecosystem and is looking for ways to address this.
Eau Thermale Avène develops its sun care products with a view to minimising their impact on the environment For Eau Thermale Avène, this involves both strong commitments and concrete decisions. To this end, Eau Thermale Avène Laboratories has tested the formulas of its sun care products on two ecosystems which represent marine biodiversity: Thus, the Eau Thermale Avène laboratories have tested the filters of its sun care products on 3 key species of marine biodiversity
No impact on a coral species, a phytoplankton species, a zooplankton species. Supporting scientific studies on these key models of marine biodiversity.
Raising awareness about the harmful effects of sun exposure and education on photoprotection.
OUR SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT OUR FUTURE
Eau Thermale Avène skin care products are designed to protect the skin and respect the oceans.
Eau-thermale-avene - Sun Care - Sensitive Skin - Spray SPF 50+
"I use this every summer and my sensitive skin is happy. The spray is practical and the texture and smell are pleasant. A sun cream that respects the skin and the environment - recommended!”
*Tests carried out by the Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer, a partner of the European Marine Biological Resource Centere, on 3 key marine biodiversity species - one coral species, one phytoplankton species and one zooplankton species - at concentrations representative of those found in the environment for sunscreens. TriAsorB™ was tested using the same methodologies and by the same researchers as in the following publications: Stien, D. et al. A unique approach to monitor stress in coral exposed to emerging pollutants. Scientific Reports 10, 9601 (2020). Thorel, E. et al. Effect of 10 UV Filters on the Brine Shrimp Artemia salina and the Marine Microalga Tetraselmis sp. Toxics 8, 29 (2020).
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