BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

Ingredient type: ORGANIC UV FILTER

Avobenzone, SHORT UVA filter, LONG UVA filter

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Avobenzone, UV filter

✨ Role: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, known commercially as Avobenzone, is used in sunscreen products to provide effective protection against UVA rays, which are responsible for premature skin aging.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for use in cosmetic products, although it can sometimes be sensitive to light degradation.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Although stable in many formulas, avobenzone can be destabilized by certain chemical sunscreens. It is often combined with other stabilizing ingredients to maintain its effectiveness.

Found in: Mainly sunscreens, but also in some moisturizers and lotions that offer SPF protection.

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