Avobenzone
💚Very good
Also known as: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
UVA Filter
Chemical Sunscreen
Sunscreen
What it is
Oil-soluble organic UVA filter absorbing UVA radiation and dissipating as heat. Gold standard for UVA protection requiring photostabilizers.
How it works
Absorbs UVA radiation converting to heat. Requires photostabilizers due to photodegradation.
Benefits
- Superior UVA I and UVA II protection
- oil-soluble penetration
- broadest UVA protection available
- suitable for combination with other filters
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: N/A
pH range: N/A
Stability: N/A
Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A