15 yrs, 7 mths ago

PABA

What is PABA and why do people avoid cosmetics with PABA in it?

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  • 15 yrs, 7 mths ago

    Thanks gemini. I actually have seen it listed in some products but I can`t remember where. It`s beginning to feel like the cosmetics industry is booby trapped.

  • 15 yrs, 7 mths ago

    para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). Sunscreen ingredient rarely used since the 1990s because of strong potential for allergic reactions…avoid due to allergic dermatitis and photosensitivity…reasearch indicates PABA has carcinogenic potential.

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