PARA AMINOBENZOIC ACID

Other Names: PABA, 4-aminobenzoic acid, p-aminobenzoic acid.

What it is: As an older generation UVB filter, PABA was an important ingredient in the history of sun care products but has largely been replaced by newer-generation UV filters that offer better stability, broader protection and fewer safety concerns.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

No current data available

No current data available

Adhere to physician guidelines

Sunscreens are not recommended for babies under 6 months of age

As per current usage/dosage guidelines, it is best to use products with this ingredient, only as guided by your physician

Not listed as an ingredient to be genotoxic or mutagenic, but some studies show that it has carcinogenic potential

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data

Note:

• PABA is a potential photoallergen.

Conclusion
PABA - Para Aminobenzoic acid is safe to use as per current practice.

References

1. https://ec.europa.eu
2. https://www.aseancosmetics.org
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4. https://pubs.acs.org
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6. https://www.redjournal.org
7. https://academic.oup.com
8. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
9. https://www.aseancosmetics.org

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in