Avobenzone
UV filter/absorber
Considered one of the safer chemical UV filters by many regulators. Can degrade in sunlight unless stabilized. Mild skin irritation or allergy is uncommon but possible. Limited evidence for endocrine effects compared with oxybenzone or octinoxate.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Considered one of the safer chemical UV filters by many regulators. Can degrade in sunlight unless stabilized. Mild skin irritation or allergy is uncommon but possible. Limited evidence for endocrine effects compared with oxybenzone or octinoxate.
What it does
Broad-spectrum UVA protection
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 FDA, SCCS, CIR, PubMed