That we have just two UVA-blocking molecules available in the United States – avobenzone, a chemical filter; and zinc oxide, a physical blocker – is a testament to our more recent ...

Avobenzone, a chemical ingredient widely used in sunscreens to protect wearers from cancer-causing ultraviolet A rays (UVA), is the likely culprit behind rusty-looking marks some consumers have ...

Therefore, most of the advancements in sunscreen technology have focused on better UVA protection since sufficient UVB filtration already exists. Avobenzone is one of the most commonly encountered ...

In recent years, UVA protection in sunscreen has improved significantly. In the United States, this is due largely to the development of photostabilized avobenzone. Avobenzone is a UVA-absorbing ...