Sunscreenmedium risk Common irritant
Oxybenzone
INCI · Benzophenone-3
UV filter used in sunscreens. Can cause photoallergic reactions.
Why dermatologists flag it
Can cause photoallergic reactions - increasingly avoided in reef-safe sunscreens
Names to look for on labels
Oxybenzone appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
Benzophenone-3BP-3ऑक्सीबेंज़ोन
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