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Is oxybenzone safe during pregnancy?

Use with caution

Mineral sunscreen preferred

Oxybenzone shows systemic absorption and weak endocrine signals. Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are generally preferred in pregnancy.

Safer options: mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide), mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide)

Why this result?Strong source

Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule

Confidence: Low

  • Oxybenzone shows systemic absorption and weak endocrine signals. Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are generally preferred in pregnancy.

FDA sunscreen absorption studies (2019–2020)

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