Avobenzone
阿伏苯宗
Also known as: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Parsol 1789
What it does
- Chemical UVA filter
- Broad-spectrum UVA1 protection
Evidence
Strong evidenceFDA-approved. Best chemical UVA filter available in US market.
Skin types
Well suited for: All
Use with caution: Sensitive
Can be irritating for some. Degrades in sunlight without stabilization.
Helps with
Sun Protection
Interactions
Use with care Octinoxate
Can destabilize avobenzone. Needs proper formulation.
Works well with Octocrylene
Octocrylene stabilizes avobenzone. Common combination.
Irritation potential
Low To Medium
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe during pregnancy
FDA approved. Some prefer mineral filters during pregnancy but avobenzone is considered safe.
Good to know
Best UVA protection in US sunscreens. Needs to be stabilized (with octocrylene or mexoryl).
References
Compound data from PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
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