What is Oxybenzone? & Safer Alternatives

While oxybenzone is commonly used to effectively filter UVA / UVB rays, environmental experts cite oxybenzone as a catalyst in coral bleaching and accumulation of toxic levels in human & marine life.   What is Oxybenzone? Oxybenzone is a benzophenone derivative — it causes photochemical excitation and absorption of energy as a result of UVB…