Dermatological and environmental…zone/benzophenone-3.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone-3.
Joseph C DiNardo, Craig A Downs
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
Findings
About 97% of people tested had oxybenzone in their urine, and the chemical shows up in waterways and fish worldwide. In humans, it's been linked to allergic reactions and possible hormone disruption. Environmentally, it damages coral reefs and harms fish—and it doesn't break down in water treatment, meaning it cycles back into drinking water and our bodies.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Journal of cosmetic dermatology