These chemicals hurt both coral and sea animals by causing DNA abnormalities, negatively impacting their development, growth, and reproductive systems. Right now, the studies which influenced this Hawaii sunscreen ban are based on how these chemicals affect coral and marine life and so far, it’s not good.
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The long answer is “ No, but there’s really no need to be ornery about it since there’s a slew of non-banned sunscreens that can both protect Hawaii’s beautiful oceans and keep our skin safe too!” The ban is targeting retailers who sellsunscreen in Hawaii and, quite honestly, I don’t think Hawaii has the resources or manpower to check and eliminate every contraband item from entering the islands anyway. My answer comes in short and long versions.įor both questions, the short answer is “ No.” So, if you’re wondering: Will my (banned) sunscreen get confiscated? Will I get ticketed/fined/arrested for possessing banned sunscreens? Last Words What exactly is the Hawaii sunscreen ban?īasically, the law is to ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in the Hawaiian Islands.įor those traveling to the Hawaiian Islands for the first time since Covid, this new law may come as a surprise – I guess it’s technically not new since it was created in 2018, but it became effective on January 1, 2021, and states as follows:īeginning January 1, 2021, it shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in the State any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider.
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