Cross-Reference Analysis

Benzophenone in Sunscreen

Which sunscreen products contain Benzophenone, and what are the risks?

Hazard Score

8/10

Products Found

About Benzophenone

A group of aromatic ketones used as UV filters, fragrance ingredients, and UV stabilizers in cosmetics and packaging. Benzophenone and its derivatives are endocrine disruptors linked to reproductive harm, and benzophenone itself is classified as a possible carcinogen.

Full ingredient analysis

Restricted in CanadaFDA: Benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) is approved as a sunscreen active. Parent compound benzophenone is listed as a fragrance ingredient with no restrictions.

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Sunscreen Products Containing Benzophenone

0 products found in our database.

No sunscreen products in our database currently contain Benzophenone as a flagged ingredient. This ingredient is still commonly found in products from other categories.

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Clean Alternatives

Instead of Benzophenone, look for sunscreen products made with:

zinc oxide

titanium dioxide

non-nano mineral sunscreens

UV-stable packaging (glass, opaque containers)

What Numbrrrz Uses Instead

Numbrrrz uses zero benzophenone-family chemicals in any product. Our lip balms contain only organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, beeswax, and vitamin E — no UV filters or fragrance fixatives.

Benzophenone in Other Categories

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FAQ

Why is Benzophenone used in sunscreen products?

Absorbs UV light to protect both the product formulation and the user's skin from UV damage. Also used as a fragrance fixative and photoinitiator in packaging.

How many sunscreen products contain Benzophenone?

In our database, 0 sunscreen products contain Benzophenone 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 Benzophenone more dangerous in sunscreen than other products?

Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Sunscreen products are applied to the skin, where ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Daily sunscreen or fragrance use with benzophenones raises cumulative endocrine disruption concern.

What is a safe alternative to sunscreen with Benzophenone?

Look for sunscreen products that use zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, non-nano mineral sunscreens instead of Benzophenone. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.

Numbrrrz — the power of four clean ingredients

Benzophenone-Free Sunscreen Exists.

Numbrrrz lip balm is made with only four organic, food-grade ingredients. No Benzophenone. No compromise.