Sunscreenlow risk Common irritant
Avobenzone
INCI · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Chemical UV-A filter. Can cause photoallergic reactions in sensitive skin, especially in those with eczema.
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How common is it?
Avobenzone appears in 479 of 4,442 products (10.8%) in the AllerNote catalog, most often in sunscreens (327 products). See the full prevalence dataset →
Names to look for on labels
Avobenzone appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneParsol 1789Eusolex 9020
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