About Oxybenzone
A chemical UV filter found in many sunscreens and SPF-containing cosmetics. It absorbs UVA and UVB radiation but is a known endocrine disruptor, coral reef toxin, and one of the most frequently detected chemicals in human blood and urine.
FDA: FDA requested additional safety data in 2019. Approved but under active review. Banned in Hawaii and Key West for reef protection.
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Lip Balm Products Containing Oxybenzone
2 products found in our database.
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Clean Alternatives
Instead of Oxybenzone, look for lip balm products made with:
zinc oxide
titanium dioxide
non-nano mineral sunscreens
red raspberry seed oil (supplementary UV protection)
What Numbrrrz Uses Instead
Numbrrrz products contain no oxybenzone or chemical UV filters. Our lip balms focus on deep hydration with organic oils, beeswax barrier protection, and vitamin E antioxidant defense.
Oxybenzone in Other Categories
FAQ
Why is Oxybenzone used in lip balm products?
Effective and inexpensive UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays. Widely used in sunscreens and SPF-containing lip and face products.
How many lip balm products contain Oxybenzone?
In our database, 2 lip balm products contain Oxybenzone as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.
Is Oxybenzone more dangerous in lip balm than other products?
Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Lip Balm products are applied directly to the lips, where ingredients are ingested through eating and drinking. Daily sunscreen application causes oxybenzone blood levels to exceed FDA safety thresholds.
What is a safe alternative to lip balm with Oxybenzone?
Look for lip balm products that use zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, non-nano mineral sunscreens instead of Oxybenzone. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.
