oxybenzone
Sunscreen active ingredient
Oxybenzone is a chemical compound used in sunscreens to absorb ultraviolet light and protect skin from sun damage.
It has faced scrutiny for potential hormone-disrupting effects and environmental harm to coral reefs, leading some places to ban sunscreens containing it: Hawaii prohibited oxybenzone in reef-safe sunscreen laws.
Long-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
SPF · sunscreen · sunblock · sun protection · photochemistry
Stress-induced reef discoloration
- reef-safeNon-toxic to marine ecosystems
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- biodegradabilityAbility to naturally decompose
- water contaminationHarmful substances in drinking supply
Liquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
water-resistant · emulsion · gel · lip balm · foundation · daily wear
Inflammation of the skin
- photoallergicSkin reacts to light
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
Officially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- labeling requirementsRules for product information display
- reformulationExpressing something anew
UVA
Long-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- absorptionProcess of taking in
ultraviolet · SPF · sunscreen · sunblock · sun protection · photochemistry
coral bleaching
Stress-induced reef discoloration
- reef-safeNon-toxic to marine ecosystems
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- biodegradabilityAbility to naturally decompose
lotion
Liquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
cosmetics · water-resistant · emulsion · gel · lip balm · foundation · daily wear
dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
- photoallergicSkin reacts to light
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
banned
Officially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- labeling requirementsRules for product information display
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