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Review
. 2010 Apr;9(4):464-9.
doi: 10.1039/b9pp00174c.

Ultraviolet filters

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Review

Ultraviolet filters

Nadim A Shaath. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

The chemistry, photostability and mechanism of action of ultraviolet filters are reviewed. The worldwide regulatory status of the 55 approved ultraviolet filters and their optical properties are documented. The photostabilty of butyl methoxydibenzoyl methane (avobenzone) is considered and methods to stabilize it in cosmetic formulations are presented.

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