Paba
Paba is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 399 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PABA |
| Function | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER |
| CAS number | 150-13-0 |
| EC number | 205-753-0 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 399 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 3,600 |
Used in
Sunscreens 75%Lip Moisturizers 25%
Frequently asked
- What does Paba do in skincare?
- Paba functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Paba allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Paba?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (75% of its uses).
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