Parsol 1789 Skin friendly sunscreen that protects skin against UVA and UVB sun rays.

An FDA-approved sunscreen. It is the most effective absorber of UVA radiation.

aka Parsol, a chemical sunscreen effective in the UV A range, it degrades after 1/2-1 hour

Synthetic sunscreen ingredient (also known as Parsol 1789 and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane) that can protect against a broad-spectrum range of the sun's UVA rays.

Also called Parsol 1789, avobenzone is a chemical absorber used in sunscreen to provide additional protection against UVA.

Avobenzone (trade names Parsol® 1789, Eusolex® 9020, Escalol® 517 and others, INCI Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is an oil soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb both UVA and UVB rays. Its ability to absorb ultraviolet light over a wider range of wavelengths than many organic sunscreen agents has led to its use in many commercial preparations marketed as "broad spectrum" sunscreens. According to doctors, "the most effective sunscreens contain avobenzone and titanium dioxide."