Effects of solvent and micellar encapsulation on the photostability of avobenzone

Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2020, Advance Article DOI: 10.1039/C9PP00483A, PaperKerry M. Hanson, Miles Cutuli, Tiffany Rivas, Miranda Antuna, Jessica Saoub, Nathan T. Tierce, Christopher J. Bardeen Avobenzone, the only UVA-absorbing molecule approved for use in sunscreens by the FDA, degrades to its diketone structure under UV light. We found that this photoisomerization is effectively prevented when avobenzone is sequestered in micelles. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Source: RSC - Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. latest articles - February 26, 2020 Category: Chemistry Authors: Kerry M. Hanson Source Type: research