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Avobenzone
Avobenzone
This letter is an internal editorial classification of the ingredient, not a clinical evidence rating. It does not certify safety, suitability for your skin or the SPF of a finished product.
sunscreen
A chemical UVA filter widely used in US sunscreens. Provides broad-spectrum protection but is photo-unstable (degrades in sunlight) and needs stabilisers like octocrylene.
Benefits
Broad UVA protection, lightweight, cosmetically elegant
Risks & concerns
Photo-unstable (needs stabilisers). Potential endocrine disruptor (debated). Can stain clothes.
Best for
Normal skinOily skinCombination skin
Avoid if
Sensitive skin
Technical details
- INCI name
- Avobenzone
- CAS Number
- 70356-09-1
- Category
- sunscreen
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, parsol 1789