Dermatology After Dark
Hawaii Bans Sunscreen in an Effort to Protect Coral Reefs
Written By: Jamee Bonner In an effort to protect its marine environment, Hawaii becomes the first state in the nation to ban synthetic sunscreen that is harmful to the coral reefs. The law specifically prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which will take effect in 2021. “At first this may…