INCI: Benzophenone-3
Broad-spectrum UV filter, one of the oldest among chemical SPFs. Raises the most questions about endocrine safety and causes contact dermatitis more often than other filters.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
FDA in 2019 assigned oxybenzone a «needs more safety data» status. Studies record systemic absorption above the established threshold and show signals of endocrine activity.
Irritation potential
MediumAllergen risk
ModeratePregnancy
AvoidSuitable for
Use with caution
Oxybenzone is not recommended during pregnancy. Consider an alternative from the same category.
Oxybenzone suits: normal. Use with caution in: sensitive.
Oxybenzone has moderate irritation potential. Sensitive skin may show a transient reaction that usually settles with adaptation.
Broad-spectrum UV filter, one of the oldest among chemical SPFs.
The INCI name is Benzophenone-3. It may also appear as: 2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxybenzophenone, Оксибензон.
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