Noun
oxybenzone (uncountable)
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An organic compound used in sunscreens.
“Any small effort to reduce oxybenzone pollution could mean that a coral reef survives a long, hot summer, or that a degraded area recovers.” Source: Internet
In addition, the composition is essentially free of oxybenzone, which as many formulators know, has come under scrutiny by NGOs for allegedly disrupting coral reef habitats and disrupting human hormones. Source: Internet
It’s also worth noting that certain sunscreen chemicals, like oxybenzone and octinoxate, have been linked to allergic reactions and irritation, and may be disruptive to the body’s endocrine system, according to the EWG. Source: Internet
If corals exposed to oxybenzone eject most of the zooxanthellae from their polyp bodies, the coral loses a significant amount of energy. Source: Internet
Does the formula contain oxybenzone? Source: Internet
None of the products contain oxybenzone or vitamin A and none are sprayed or powdered.” Source: Internet