Vacation Hotspots Including Hawaii and Are Banning Certain Sunscreens: Here's Why and What to Know

Vacation Hotspots Including Hawaii and Are Banning Certain Sunscreens: Here's Why and What to Know
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As the tourism industry prepares to get back to business this summer, some travelers will have to revise their packing list.
Several tropical destinations are banning certain sunscreens, out of concern for the local environment, according to multiple reports. Although the ingredients found in sunblock, like oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octoerylene are safe for human use, they've been known to contribute to the bleaching of coral reefs, along with rising ocean temperatures.
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Although the chemicals used in sunscreen are safe for humans, some of them have harmful environmental impacts

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