Avobenzone
Also Known As: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Oil-soluble organic UVA filter absorbing UVA radiation and dissipating as heat. Gold standard for UVA protection requiring photostabilizers.
Functions: UV Filter, UVA Filter, Chemical Sunscreen
Categories: Sunscreen
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