Ingredient

avobenzone

Mid risk

FunctionUV filter

What it is — Avobenzone (INCI: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is an organic (chemical) sunscreen filter that absorbs UVA light.

What it does — It is commonly used to help protect the skin from UVA exposure as part of a sunscreen's filter system; it is often paired with stabilizing and UVB filters.

Typical use — It appears in facial and body sunscreens and daytime SPF products.

Who it suits / good to know — Suits those seeking UVA protection. Overall sun protection depends on the finished product's SPF and even, adequate application, not on any single filter.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: an organic UV filter with some sensitization and penetration considerations. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; discontinue if irritation occurs and patch-test if prone to sensitivity.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - organic UV filter with some sensitization/penetration concern.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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