oxybenzone

American  

[ahk-see-ben-zohn] / ˌɑk siˈbɛnˌzoʊn /

noun

1. a compound belonging to a class of aromatic ketones and used in sunblock to absorb UVB and UVA radiation.

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oxybenzone Scientific  

/ ŏk′sē-bĕn′zōn /

1. A colorless crystalline compound that is a derivative of benzophenone and is sometimes used in sunscreens. Chemical formula: C ₁₄ H ₁₂ O ₃ .

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In the U.S., oxybenzone is in just 5% of chemical sunscreens these days, according to the Environmental Working Group.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

While there are some ingredients in suntan lotions - like oxybenzone - that can cause environmental damage to coral reefs, there is not evidence to suggest it poses a risk to humans, Dr McCann says.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025

Active ingredients in chemical sunscreen are carbon-based and include compounds such as avobenzone and oxybenzone.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 6, 2023

Indeed, two separate FDA studies published in 2019 and 2020 found that ingredients commonly found in chemical sunscreens, including oxybenzone, can be absorbed in the skin and linger for days.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2023

So if you want a product without oxybenzone or octinoxate, your best bet is to check the ingredients list.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 1, 2022

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