February 2018 PMID 29086472

Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone-3.

Joseph C DiNardo, Craig A Downs

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The discussions exhibit a high level of engagement, with participants emphasizing the harmful effects of oxybenzone on human health and coral reefs through words like 'toxic,' 'disruptor,' and 'hazardous.' The tone is serious and advocacy-oriented, with references to bans and scientific studies underscoring the perceived importance and urgency of the issue.

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Most discussions strongly highlight concerns about oxybenzone's health and environmental risks, reflecting near-unanimous agreement on its dangers.

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The varied reactions and references to regulations and scientific studies demonstrate high curiosity and relevance for the community involved.

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Participants delve into details about the compound's effects, citing bans and scientific findings, showing deep interaction with the topic.

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Many commenters perceive the article as influential, discussing its implications for public health, regulation, and environmental conservation.

Abstract in brief

Oxybenzone, a common ingredient in sunscreens, is widely found in humans and the environment, contaminating waterways and marine life, and can react with chlorine to produce harmful byproducts.
In humans, oxybenzone has been linked to allergic reactions, hormone disruption, and possibly increased risk of certain health issues, while environmentally, it damages coral reefs and fish, causing bleaching and mortality.
Given the rise in skin cancer and the availability of safer sunscreen options like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, concerns are raised about the continued use of oxybenzone due to its potential health risks and environmental harm.]

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shadowcatrj

@shadowcatrj · X

@nuneswar2000 @aAnaBonassa No caso, eu procurei saber se tinha benzophenone-3 ( oxibenzona) que é uma substância com suspeita de ser cancerígena e disruptora hormonal e causa o branqueamento de corais+ https://t.co/vc2yKxor20 https://t.co/fGiDCg6kZ4

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@Paula13vega · X

como la oxibenzona pueden dañar los arrecifes de coral, en Hawai en 2021 se prohibió la venta de protectores solares que contuvieran este ingrediente en su composición https://t.co/rzX6U1w1Sk

May 2, 2024 · 1 like · 393 followers View post →

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@popaya_na · X

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SecretBoogerBoy

@SecretBoogerBoy · X

@zukosmadre Oxybenzone is kinda toxic though, sun damage also obviously a problem, but a lot of the active ingredients in sunscreens are endocrine disruptors. https://t.co/xPwCAX5F43 https://t.co/pm0b4SDY0Y

Apr 21, 2023 · 10 followers View post →

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Haereticus Environmental Laboratory

@HaereticusL · X

Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone‐3 https://t.co/YtGKZhnK3I

Mar 31, 2022 · 288 followers View post →

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Jul 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 194,450 followers View post →

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RT @RootCauseDoctor: Could sunscreens be contributing to skin cancer risk? Oxybenzone, a common sunscreen additive, is a known human endo…

Jun 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 67 followers View post →

RootCause MD

@RootCauseDoctor · X

Could sunscreens be contributing to skin cancer risk? Oxybenzone, a common sunscreen additive, is a known human endocrine-disruptor and is banned in Hawaii for its role in coral reef bleaching. /10 https://t.co/fYnP3LDTeR

Jun 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 20,136 followers View post →

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@twinklejingles · X

เปเปอร์เพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับ oxybenzone นะคะ https://t.co/5PZlkHbWao

Nov 24, 2020 · 1,892 followers View post →

Jiun Er

@JiunErLiu · X

Avoid Oxybenzone - Tak selamat digunakan bg manusia & alam sekitar - Ada kajian buktikan bhw Oxybenzone akn mnyebabkn skin allergies & menggangu hormones dlm badan kita -May hazardous to coral reefs A. https://t.co/KU9Fhnu5xS B. https://t.co/trQgHyJjF8

May 30, 2020 · 7,741 followers View post →