Sun block is an important attribute of summer time. This is how it works. Sun block can work in two ways: chemically and physically. Sun block is a barrier between the sun and the skin. It can be either physical, chemical or both. Sunscreens are made up of chemicals that absorb specific wavelengths of the suns spectrum.

Oxybenzone also known as 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone is the benzophenone group of chemicals, that absorbs UVA and UVB light spectrum and is usually recognized as protection from UVA light.

According to analysis from Environmental Working Group oxybenzone reacts negatively with sun exposure and have negative impacts on our bodies such as: (arbonne oxybenzone question is resolved - there is no oxybenzone in arbonne skin care products)

• helping other chemicals penetrate the skin


• accumulating in the fatty tissues in the body for many days


• forming free radical chemicals that may be linked to cell damage


• triggering possible allergic reactions by sun exposure


• disrupting the hormone system


• absorbing through the skin in significant amounts

I would prefere not to buy sun blocks with oxybenzone. And You?