EWG Safety Score
8
High
What Is Benzephenone-3?
Also called oxybenzone, a sunscreen agent that protects skin primarily from the sun’s UVB rays and some, but not all, UVA rays.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Oxybenzone and hormonal effects: A review Reprod Toxicol, 2016
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Environmental impact of oxybenzone Arch Environ Contam Toxicol, 2016
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