Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is a UVA filter, especially valuable for long-wave UVA1 protection.
UVA contributes strongly to photoaging and pigmentation, so avobenzone helps protect against those effects when used in a properly photostabilized sunscreen. The finished product’s UVA/SPF testing matters more than the ingredient alone.
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