Fig. 3
From: Towards a paradigm shift in environmental health decision-making: a case study of oxybenzone
Evaluating oxybenzone based on the proposed six principles. Oxybenzone as a UV- absorbing filter in sunscreens, products, and packaging induces short- and long-term adverse effects on both humans and environment. Further, heavy coastal pollution stands as unequal and unjust. Systemic regulation on regional and global levels, tiered according to essentiality of use will affect autonomous decisions. On the other hand, alternatives to oxybenzone exist as: 1. non-technical solutions (preferred, when possible), 2. safer chemical UV filters (where necessary), and 3. inorganic UV-filters (to be used with caution)