benzophenone

noun

ben·zo·phe·none | \ ˌben-zō-fi-ˈnōn

, -ˈfē-ˌnōn\

Definition of benzophenone

: a colorless crystalline ketone C₁₃H₁₀O used especially as a perfume fixative and in sunscreens also : a derivative of benzophenone

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Common allergens include ingredients such as fragrance, benzophenone-UV filters (used in many makeup products that contain sunscreen), and preservatives like lanolin, Dr. Elliott says. — Jessica Toscano, SELF, "Here's What It Means If You Got a Skin Reaction From Your Makeup," 1 Mar. 2019 And some studies have even shown that benzophenones (like the common sunscreen chemical oxybenzone) may possibly lead to fertility issues and cancer. — Ning Chao, Marie Claire, "4 Myths About Sunscreen That You Definitely Believe Are True," 17 May 2017

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benzophenone

noun

ben·zo·phe·none | \ ˌben-zō-fi-ˈnōn

, -ˈfē-ˌnōn

: a colorless crystalline ketone C₁₃H₁₀O used chiefly in perfumery and sunscreens also : a derivative of benzophenone