September 11, 2026 Editorial directory · Not a shop

Ingredient

Avobenzone

C20H22O3

Still a major U.S. UVA filter while newer filter options begin entering the market.

Category: Organic UV Filter

Chemical formula: C20H22O3

Main cosmetic effects: UVA protection.

Source: Synthetic organic UV filter.

Developer / supplier: Developed in 1970s sunscreen chemistry; supplied globally

Origin: United States / Europe / Global

Representative product: Supergoop! / U.S. broad-spectrum sunscreens

Approx. retail price (USD): 20-40

Evidence maturity: Strong evidence

What it does

UVA protection.

Notes

Organic UV Filter | Strong evidence