Source: https://reeflabel.com/locations/ # Sunscreen laws by location What each place actually requires, when it took effect, and what it bans — with links to the statute or official notice. There are two kinds of rule: **ingredient bans** name specific chemicals, and **mineral-only rules** allow nothing but zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as actives. | Location | Status | Rule | Since | Restricts | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [**Hawaii (statewide)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-state/) United States | In force | Named ingredients banned | January 1, 2021 | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate | October 14, 2026 | | [**Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/maui-county/) United States | In force | Mineral actives only | October 1, 2022 | All non-mineral actives | October 14, 2026 | | [**Hawaiʻi County (Big Island)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-county/) United States | In force | Mineral actives only | December 1, 2022 | All non-mineral actives | October 14, 2026 | | [**U.S. Virgin Islands**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/us-virgin-islands/) United States | In force | Named ingredients banned | March 30, 2020 | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene | October 14, 2026 | | [**Palau**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/palau/) Oceania | In force | Mineral actives only | January 1, 2020 | All non-mineral actives | October 14, 2026 | | [**Aruba**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/aruba/) Caribbean | In force | Named ingredients banned | July 1, 2020 | Oxybenzone | September 23, 2026 | | [**Guam**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/guam/) United States | In force | Named ingredients banned | October 9, 2025 | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene | October 14, 2026 | | [**Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/mexico-federal-marine-parks/) Latin America | In force | Guidance / recommendation | August 2, 2016 | — | October 14, 2026 | | [**Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/northern-mariana-islands/) United States | In force | Named ingredients banned | July 1, 2021 | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate | October 14, 2026 | | [**Thailand (all national parks)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/thailand-national-parks/) Asia | In force | Named ingredients banned | August 4, 2021 | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (Enzacamene), Butylparaben | October 14, 2026 | | [**Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/bonaire/) Caribbean | Guidance | Guidance / recommendation | — | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate | October 14, 2026 | | [**U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance)**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/us-national-park-service/) United States | Guidance | Guidance / recommendation | — | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Avobenzone | October 14, 2026 | | [**Key West, Florida**](https://reeflabel.com/locations/key-west/) United States | Repealed | Named ingredients banned | January 1, 2021 | Oxybenzone, Octinoxate | October 14, 2026 | ## Ingredient × location matrix ✕ = not allowed · ! = avoid (guidance) · ✓ = no restriction. Mineral-only locations exclude every chemical UV filter. | Ingredient | [Hawaii](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-state/) | [Maui County](https://reeflabel.com/locations/maui-county/) | [Hawaiʻi County](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-county/) | [U.S. Virgin Islands](https://reeflabel.com/locations/us-virgin-islands/) | [Palau](https://reeflabel.com/locations/palau/) | [Aruba](https://reeflabel.com/locations/aruba/) | [Guam](https://reeflabel.com/locations/guam/) | [Mexico marine parks](https://reeflabel.com/locations/mexico-federal-marine-parks/) | [Northern Mariana Islands](https://reeflabel.com/locations/northern-mariana-islands/) | [Thailand](https://reeflabel.com/locations/thailand-national-parks/) | [Bonaire](https://reeflabel.com/locations/bonaire/) | [U.S. National Parks with coral reefs](https://reeflabel.com/locations/us-national-park-service/) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (Enzacamene)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/enzacamene/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Amiloxate (IMC)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/amiloxate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Avobenzone](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/avobenzone/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ! | | [Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/bemotrizinol/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Bisdisulizole Disodium (Neo Heliopan AP)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/bisdisulizole-disodium/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/bisoctrizole/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Cinoxate](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/cinoxate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [DHHB (Uvinul A Plus)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/diethylamino-hydroxybenzoyl-hexyl-benzoate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Dioxybenzone](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/dioxybenzone/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Drometrizole Trisiloxane (Mexoryl XL)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/drometrizole-trisiloxane/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/ecamsule/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Ensulizole](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/ensulizole/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Ethylhexyl Triazone (Uvinul T 150)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/ethylhexyl-triazone/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Homosalate](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/homosalate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Iscotrizinol (Uvasorb HEB)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/iscotrizinol/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Meradimate](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/meradimate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Octinoxate](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/octinoxate/) | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ! | ! | | [Octisalate](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/octisalate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Octocrylene](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/octocrylene/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Oxybenzone](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/oxybenzone/) | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ! | ! | | [PABA (Aminobenzoic Acid)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/aminobenzoic-acid/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Padimate O](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/padimate-o/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Polysilicone-15 (Parsol SLX)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/polysilicone-15/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Sulisobenzone](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/sulisobenzone/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb A2B)](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/tris-biphenyl-triazine/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Trolamine Salicylate](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/trolamine-salicylate/) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Benzylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/benzylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Butylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/butylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Ethylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/ethylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Isobutylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/isobutylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Isopropylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/isopropylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Methylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/methylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Phenoxyethanol](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/phenoxyethanol/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Propylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/propylparaben/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Triclocarban](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/triclocarban/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Triclosan](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/triclosan/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Zinc oxide](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/zinc-oxide/) / [titanium dioxide](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/titanium-dioxide/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |