The read.
1 = low concern, 10 = avoid
At a glance.
8/10
Hazard Score
0
Products Found
Restricted
Regulatory Status
4
Known Aliases
Commonly found in
Why you should care.
A group of aromatic ketones used as UV filters, fragrance ingredients, and UV stabilizers in cosmetics and packaging. Benzophenone and its derivatives are endocrine disruptors linked to reproductive harm, and benzophenone itself is classified as a possible carcinogen.
Top Health Concern
Benzophenone is classified as a possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B).
Source: IARC Monographs — Benzophenone evaluation
+3 more health risks documented. Read full analysis
The Numbrrrz alternative.
Numbrrrz uses zero benzophenone-family chemicals in any product. Our lip balms contain only Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Beeswax, and Vitamin E — no UV filters or fragrance fixatives.
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All 50 ingredients.
A new ingredient is featured every day. Explore the full database below.
7
Petroleum / Petrolatum
6
Mineral Oil
5
Paraffin Wax
8
Parabens
9
Formaldehyde Releasers
4
Phenoxyethanol
8
Methylisothiazolinone
7
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
5
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
7
Camphor
6
Menthol
7
Phenol
6
Salicylic Acid
9
Phthalates
8
Triclosan
8
Oxybenzone
7
Octinoxate
6
Homosalate
5
Avobenzone
7
Synthetic Fragrance
6
Artificial Colors
4
Dimethicone
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)
7
DEA, MEA & TEA (Ethanolamines)
6
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
7
Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)
5
Octisalate
10
Lead
9
Coal Tar
5
Bismuth Oxychloride
7
Talc
8
Carbon Black
4
Lanolin
3
Palm Oil
6
Retinyl Palmitate
9
Hydroquinone
8
Toluene
5
Aluminum Compounds
7
Siloxanes (Cyclic Silicones)
5
Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)
Today8
Benzophenone
8
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
9
Quaternium-15
7
Imidazolidinyl Urea
4
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
6
Triethanolamine (TEA)
5
Ceteareth-20
3
Polybutene