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Urth Face Balm
Anzial
1494
Jun 21, 2015
Every negative review I came across mentions Oxybenzone. Why is it such a big deal?
sktech
20
Jun 21, 2015
AnzialIt is an endocrine disruptor which can affect the nervous system, has been linked to cancer in some laboratory studies, and creates free-radicals when exposed to the sun which are harmful. It is associated with photoallergic reactions and absorbs through the skin in significant amounts.
sprk1
232
Jun 21, 2015
AnzialOxybenzone is used because of it's ability to absorb and dissipate UV light. The vast majority of sunscreens contain it. It has also been proven that it's being absorbed by the skin instead of just sitting on the skin blocking UV light. Benzophenones (oxybenzone is part of this chemical family) are known to cause cell damage and hormonal imbalances in a lab setting, but there is no direct relationship between sunscreen containing it and any adverse health effects. If anything, use with caution and keep up on any research on the matter, but even more important - wear sunscreen regardless of the oxybenzone content.
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