No it's not. These are two different chemicals. Oxybenzone is one of the chemicals that is intentionally put into sunscreen as a chemical sun block. However, oxybenzone is also not great for our health. It is a known hormone disruptor and is also linked to birth defects. It also destroys the coral reefs and is bad for the environment. You can learn more about the health impacts of oxybenzone in my review How to Choose a Safe Sunscreen.