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LA ROCHE-POSAY
MORE RESPECTFUL
OF MARINE LIFE
WHY IS LA ROCHE-POSAY
INVESTING IN MARINE LIFE RESEARCH?
The Oceans, like forests, act as a vital organ for Earth – a natural heat sink and a climate regulator. Although coral reefs only cover less than 0.1% of the Earth’s surface, they host and support up to 30% of total marine bio-diversity.
Recently, there has been a lot of concern around the excessive bleaching of coral reefs worldwide, which has had a great impact on the species that depend on these environments. La Roche-Posay understands the importance of coral reefs on our precious eco-system and is committed to producing sunscreens that do not degrade or impact coral reef symbiosis.
Recently, there has been a lot of concern around the excessive bleaching of coral reefs worldwide, which has had a great impact on the species that depend on these environments. La Roche-Posay understands the importance of coral reefs on our precious eco-system and is committed to producing sunscreens that do not degrade or impact coral reef symbiosis.
AT LA ROCHE-POSAY WE ARE COMMITTED
TO RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
For more than 20 years, La Roche-Posay has been committed to researching the impact of our products on marine life. La Roche-Posay has dedicated whole laboratories and teams to understand how we can minimize the impact our products have on the environment and make marine life respect a top priority. La Roche-Posay has even created a new standard of testing - collaborating and co-creating a coral testing methodology with the Centre Scientifique de Monaco.
THE ONLY BRAND TO TEST
EACH AND EVERY FACE & BODY FORMULA
La Roche-Posay tests each and every face & body formula on a representative set of aquatic life organisms. Our laboratories test above and beyond any legal requirements.
FRESH WATER
STANDARD
TESTS
MICRO-CRUSTACEAN | DAPHNIA MAGNA
No impact on survival
MICRO-ALGAE | SELENESTRUM CAPRICORNUTUM
No impact on growth
FISH EGGS | DANIO RERIO
No impact on life
At La Roche Posay, we are always commited to safety.
Safety for your skin.
Safety for the environment.
We go beyond mandatory tests.
We test We test our formulas* with 7 different methods in fresh and salt water ...
Safety for your skin.
Safety for the environment.
We go beyond mandatory tests.
We test We test our formulas* with 7 different methods in fresh and salt water ...
SALT WATER
FURTHER
TESTS
BABACTERIA | VIBRIO FISHERI
No impact on luminescence
MICRO-ALGAE | PARACENTROTUS UVIDUS
No impact on life
CULTURED CORALS | STYLOPHORA PISTILLATA
No impact on photosynthes...
DISCOVER PRODUCTS
THAT ARE MORE RESPECTFUL OF MARINE LIFE
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Broad Spectrum Ultra Protection.ANTHELIOS
Ultra Resistant. Lightweight Finish.
INVISIBLE SPRAY SPF30Check it out -
Broad Spectrum Very High Protection.ANTHELIOS
Matifying Coverage.
Natural finish.
MINERAL ONE SPF50+Check it out -
Broad Spectrum Very High Protection.ANTHELIOS
Ultra Resistant.
INVISIBLE FLUID SPF50+ NON-PERFUMEDCheck it out -
Broad Spectrum Ultra High Protection.ANTHELIOS
Ultra Resistant. Sheer Finish.
TINTED FLUID SPF50+Check it out
OUR LOGO
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
- ENTIRE FORMULA TESTED
All filters, in their used concentrations, have no adverse effects on marine life. - STRICT FORMULATION CHARTER
To minimise the impact on environment. - BIODEGRADABLE FORMULA
80% biodegradable formula excluding filters.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT ECO-TOXICITY FOR MARINE LIFE
EIGHTY PERCENT OF POLLUTION TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT COMES FROM THE LAND
TRUE
Following publications, Non point source, which occurs as a result of runoff, is one of the biggest sources of pollution. They includes many small sources (septic tanks, cars, trucks, boats), plus larger sources (farms, ranches). Millions of motor vehicle engines drop small amounts of oil each day onto roads and parking lots.
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THERE ARE MANY PUBLICATIONS THAT STATES SUNSCREEN CAUSES SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MARINE LIFE
FALSE
Professor Terry Hughes, Director of Australian research council center of excellence for coral reef studies, said “The environmental concerns over sunscreens on coral reefs are centred overwhelmingly on just two studies. The conclusion from the media is sunscreen is killing the world’s coral, and that’s laughable”.
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SUNSCREEN CONCENTRATIONS ARE VERY HIGH AND DANGEROUS IN THE SEA
FALSE
Tests in real marine environments have shown that sunscreen concentration is equivalent to 1 grain of sand amongst 200 lorries.
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INVESTING IN RESEARCH ABOUT ECO-TOXICITY IS VERY IMPORTANT
TRUE
La Roche-Posay believe in caution and test all formulas, not just the ingredients incorporated in its products to make sure the environmental footprint is as small as possible.
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