Avobezone
Avobezone
AVO
7/10
Concern level
High concern
Avobenzone is a oil-soluble UVA filter used in sunscreen products to absorb predominantly UVA1 radiation. It is one of the main broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreens and is often paired with other filters to improve overall protection and photostability.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
UV Protection
Concerns
FragrancePhotosensitivity
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
310.39 g/mol pH Range
5.00 - 8.00Typical Concentration
1.00% - 3.00%CAS Number: 70356-09-1
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin7/10
sensitive skin6/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin7/10
Interactions
incompatible with: octinoxate without photostabilization, unstabilized light-exposed formulas, strong oxidizing conditions
Risks & Warnings
Can degrade with light if not properly stabilized, which can reduce product efficacy. Mild eye or skin irritation can occur in some users. As with all sunscreen actives, product performance depends on full-formulation stability and broad-spectrum testing.
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