Single and mixture toxicity evalu…ish and H295R cells.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Single and mixture toxicity evaluation of avobenzone and homosalate to male zebrafish and H295R cells.
Sujin Lee, Yujin Ka, Bomi Lee, Inhye Lee, Ye Eun Seo, Hyewon Shin + 2 more
Chemosphere · 2023
Findings
Homosalate, a common sunscreen ingredient, disrupted hormone balance in male fish at relatively low concentrations—lowering testosterone and raising estrogen levels while damaging the liver. When combined with avobenzone (another UV filter), the hormonal disruption got worse. The study suggests these effects happen through interference with the body's steroid hormone production system.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Chemosphere