Researchers have long suspected that an ingredient in sunscreen called oxybenzone was harming corals, but no one knew how. A new study shows how corals turn oxybenzone into a sunlight-activated toxin.

In addition to sunscreens, the excited state dynamics of specific compounds like oxybenzone have been explored using quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) methods. This research has ...

In 2018 Gov. David Ige signed Senate Bill 2571 into law, making Hawai‘i the first place in the world to ban the sale and distribution of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate. Shortly ...

Corals suffer in two ways: First, the active ingredient in many sunscreens, oxybenzone, affects the DNA function in coral cells; mature corals end up sterile while coral larvae are deformed and ...

In 2018 Gov. David Ige signed Senate Bill 2571 into law, making Hawai‘i the first place in the world to ban the sale and distribution of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate. Shortly ...

The key to practicing safe sun is to protect and moisturize your skin. Our Original Sunscreen line is Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Gluten, Cruelty and Paraben Free to ensure a fun day in the sun.

However, some recent research and studies suggest that exposure to oxybenzone and avobenzone may not be good for children or those who are pregnant. Mineral sunscreen, on the other hand ...

Not to mention that oxybenzone has a reputation for disrupting hormone production (although even that claim needs more weight behind it). Ecologically speaking, sunscreens containing oxybenzone ...

after the law banning sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate went into effect. The Hawaii lawmaker behind the bill is hoping to expand the list of banned chemicals and extend special ...

Sun Milk’s all natural sunscreens are made with 5 all-natural, organic, cold-pressed ingredients. They are free of harmful chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have been shown to ...