Statewide sunscreen law: no oxybenzone or octinoxate

Hawaiʻi state law prohibits sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals linked to coral reef damage. Some counties go further and require mineral-only sunscreen.

• Check the label: avoid oxybenzone and octinoxate anywhere in Hawaiʻi.
• Maui County and Hawaiʻi County have stricter mineral-only rules (see their entries).
• Mineral sunscreens use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Source: Civil Beat: Maui will require mineral-based sunscreens

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.