Oxybenzone.
Also known as: benzophenone-3, BP-3, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, Eusolex 4360
A chemical UV filter found in many sunscreens and SPF-containing cosmetics.
Global status.
How oxybenzone is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Max 6% as OTC sunscreen active; FDA GRASE status under review.
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Max 6% as UV filter in Annex VI (reduced from 10%).
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Max 6% as UV filter, mirroring EU.
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Max 6% as UV filter in sunscreens.
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Permitted with limits under MHLW positive list.
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Max 5% as UV filter.
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Max 10% as active sunscreen ingredient (TGA).
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Max 10% per Safety Technical Standards.
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Max 10% per ANVISA.
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Permitted with limits under BIS.
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Max 6%, harmonized with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Effective and inexpensive UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays. Widely used in sunscreens and SPF-containing lip and face products.
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Oxybenzone in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use oxybenzone. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Quick answers.
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How these brands stack up.
Side-by-side ingredient comparisons with brands whose products list oxybenzone.