Dibenzoylmethanes
Description
Dibenzoylmethanes are a group of chemicals that function as Sunscreens (i.e. they absorb Ultra-Violet Radiation).
Health Benefits of Dibenzoylmethanes
Skin
Dibenzoylmethanes (applied topically as a component of Sunscreens) protect the Skin against the detrimental effects of the UV-A spectrum of Ultra-Violet Radiation - maximum absorption of UVR with Dibenzoylmethanes occurs at the wavelength of 360 nm.
Types of Dibenzoylmethanes
Butyl-Methoxydibenzoylmethane (UVA-Guard)
Eusolex
Parasol
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