Ingredient · dataset v56
Oxybenzone and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
An aromatic-ketone UV filter; two rings and a ketone, no fatty chain.
Falling out of favor over reef and absorption concerns; still widespread.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Sunscreen
Also listed as
Benzophenone-3, Uvinul M40, Eusolex 4360
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Sunscreens
Sunscreens (1)
Related sunscreen
- Amiloxate — No known trigger
- Aminobenzoic Acid — No known trigger
- Bemotrizinol — No known trigger
- Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol — No known trigger
- Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid — No known trigger
- Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine — No known trigger
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane — No known trigger
- Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Oxybenzone trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: An aromatic-ketone UV filter; two rings and a ketone, no fatty chain.
Does Oxybenzone feed Malassezia?
No known link: Oxybenzone is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.