High Concern

Benzophenone

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep + IARC as a possible carcinogen, endocrine disruption concern

What it is

A UV stabilizer used in packaging and some cosmetics. Possible carcinogen and estrogen mimic detected in human urine and breast milk.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

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