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Fact Sheet: Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA).

Fact Sheet: Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA).

White wavy lines texture on a surface

Fact Sheet: Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA).

INCI name: PABA

Function: Stabilizing ingredient, UV absorber, skin care ingredient.

Origin: Chemical.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Prohibited in Europe.

Where to find it / them? : Hair lotions, sun creams.

Risks to health: Potential skin irritant, potential allergen, suspected carcinogen.

Risks to the environment : /

Alternative :

More information : Anti-UVB sun filter.

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Why don’t we use para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)?
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Para-aminobenzoic acid is a first-generation UV filter used to formulate sunscreen products. However, we have chosen to exclude it from our formulations. Why? Learn more below about the controversies surrounding para-aminobenzoic acid.