Review of environmental effects o…active ingredients.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Review of environmental effects of oxybenzone and other sunscreen active ingredients.
Samantha L Schneider, Henry W Lim
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2019
Findings
Oxybenzone, a common UV filter in sunscreens, shows up in virtually all water sources worldwide and isn't filtered out by standard wastewater treatment. Lab studies link it to coral reef bleaching, and it's been found accumulating in fish populations globally—raising concerns about food chain contamination.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology