The Basics On Avobenzone
What is Avobenzone?
An oil-soluble synthetic sunscreen ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays.
What are other names for Avobenzone?
1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 1-(4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL)-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-, 1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 1-[4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL]-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-, 1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 2-BUTYL-2-METHOXY-1,3-DIPHENYL-, 1,3PROPANEDIONE, 1[4(1,1DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL]3(4METHOXYPHENYL), 1-(4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL)-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1,3-PROPANEDI- ONE, 1-(4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL)-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 1-(4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL)-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)PROPANE-1,3-DIONE, 1-(4-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL)-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)PROPANE-1,3-DIONE, 1-(P-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL)-3-(P-METHOXYPHENYL)-1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 1-[4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL]-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)- 1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 1-[4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL]-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 1-[4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENYL]-3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)PROPANE-1,3-DIONE, 2-BUTYL-2-METHOXY-1,3-DIPHENYL- 1,3-PROPANEDIONE, 4-TERT-BUTYL-4′-METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, AVEBENZONE, AVO, AVOBENZONA, AVOBENZONE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), AVOBENZONUM, BMDBM, BUTYL METHOXYBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, EINECS 274-581-6, METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, and PARSOL 1789
What is Avobenzone used for?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Avobenzone is an ultraviolet filter that helps protect against harmful UV rays by absorbing the rays and converting them into energy that’s less damaging to the skin. … However, Avobenzone degrades in the sun and has a shelf-life of around 30 minutes of protection.
How Avobenzone is classified
Sunscreen Actives
Recommendations for using Avobenzone during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data about using Avobenzone during pregnancy suggests no known risk
Avobenzone During Pregnancy
What we know about using Avobenzone while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited data about using Avobenzone during pregnancy suggests no known risk
General safety info about Avobenzone from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Avobenzone
Glossier Invisible Shield; Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30; Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream SPF 23; Lancome Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Dark Spot Correcting Cream SPF 30
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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