Benzophenone-3

Also known as: Oxybenzone

Cosmetic function: Uv Absorber, Uv Filter

At a glance

EWG hazard 8/10

EWG hazard reflects the rating of the ingredient, not the real-world risk of a finished product — hazard depends on concentration. How we read these.

Who it suits

Bad for Oily Skin Bad for Sensitive Skin

Watch out: Potentially a skin irritant

Products with Benzophenone-3

Data is aggregated from EWG, CIR, CosIng and the SkinCarisma community, and improves over time. Spot something off? See our methodology. This is general information, not medical advice.