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Benzophenone-3
Oxybenzone
This letter is an internal editorial classification of the ingredient, not a clinical evidence rating. It does not certify safety, suitability for your skin or the SPF of a finished product.
sunscreenEU restricted
Chemical UV filter with broad-spectrum protection but significant safety concerns. Endocrine disruptor, photoallergy risk, and harmful to coral reefs. Banned in Hawaii and Palau.
Benefits
Broad-spectrum UV protection, photostable, low cost
Risks & concerns
Endocrine disruptor (estrogenic activity), photoallergy, environmental damage to coral reefs, detected in breast milk
Avoid if
Dry skinOily skinCombination skinSensitive skinNormal skin
Technical details
- INCI name
- Benzophenone-3
- CAS Number
- 131-57-7
- Category
- sunscreen
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- benzophenone-3, bp-3