Oxybenzone
Avoid
UV filter/absorber
Also Known As
Benzophenone-3, BP-3, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
CAS Number
131-57-7
What It Does
Protects skin from UVB and some UVA rays
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
Associated with endocrine activity in laboratory and animal studies, readily absorbed through skin, detected in human urine and blood. Environmental concern due to coral reef toxicity. Restricted in several regions
Evidence Level
Strong
Sources
- FDA, SCCS, ECHA, NOAA, PubMed