As 2021 rolls in, Hawaii's ban on chemical sunscreens is going into full effect.<br />Specifically, the ban applies to the sales and distribution of sunscreens made with ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate.<br />According to Allure, the chemicals can damage coral reefs when washed off skin and into the water.<br />Nevertheless, there are still plenty of reef-safe sunscreens that offer the same UV protection--but with physical blockers like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.<br />So if you want to soak up the sun in a tropical Hawaiian paradise, pack an SPF 30 (or higher) sunscreen labeled 'reef-safe' or 'marine-safe.' Aloha!
