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Ingredient

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane/Avobenzone

Use cautionIn 1 product

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane/Avobenzone is used in skincare as uv absorber and uv filter. Jouaxia rates it Use caution for pregnancy.

What does Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane/Avobenzone do?

  • UV absorber: absorbs UV light, helping protect the formula or skin.
  • UV filter: filters UV light (a sunscreen ingredient).

EU description: 1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione

Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane/Avobenzone safe during pregnancy?

Use cautionChemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data

Jouaxia rates oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, and avobenzone Use caution. They're not known to harm a pregnancy but aren't well studied. Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby).

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Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Gentle for kids

Not one of the ingredients we flag for children.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Teen-friendly

Not one of the ingredients we flag for teens.

General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens

Products with Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane/Avobenzone

1–1 of 1, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).