Ingredient dictionary

UVA-only sunscreen filter that must be combined with other sunscreen ingredients to achieve broad-spectrum protection. Avobenzone must be stabilised in a formula to keep it from breaking down prematurely on skin.

Also called oxybenzone, a sunscreen agent that protects skin primarily from the sun's UVB rays.

Group of compounds used in cosmetics as sunscreen agents to protect mostly from UVB.

Synthetic broad-spectrum sunscreen agent that helps defend skin against UVA and UVB rays; praised for excellent photostability.

Term that, when applied to sunscreen, refers to a sunscreen's ability to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays from the sun.

Sunscreen ingredient that absorbs primarily UVB light.

UVA-only sunscreen filter that must be combined with other sunscreen ingredients to achieve broad-spectrum protection. It must be stabilised in a formula to keep it from breaking down prematurely on skin.

Synthetic sunscreen agent with excellent photostability that helps protect skin from UVA rays and visible signs of aging.