OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Benzophenone
Classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). May cause skin sensitization and has shown endocrine activity in laboratory studies. Can also occur as a breakdown product of other UV filters.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Avoid
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). May cause skin sensitization and has shown endocrine activity in laboratory studies. Can also occur as a breakdown product of other UV filters.
What it does
Protects products from UV degradation
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 IARC, ECHA, PubChem, FDA, PubMed