PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) ** A substance which absorbs UV light, acting as a sunblock.
Panthenol Vitamin B-5, good for human tissue. Plumps and moisturizes hair shaft to make it appear thicker.
Para-aminobenzoic acid. Found in the vitamin B complex. Used as an ingredient in some sunscreen products.
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PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) - a chemical sunscreen that blocks UVB rays. Its popularity has waned because it can irritate the skin.
Padimate-0 - a PABA derivative.
PABA: (Para-aminobenzoic acid) A substance found in vitamin B complex and sunscreen products that absorbs UV light.
PABA is short for para-aminobenzoic acid, and is usually sold in the strength of 500 mg. It seems to always come in the form of tablets and is very reasonably priced. PABA can be purchased at the chain vitamin stores at any large shopping mall.
Ensure that it does not contain para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) if you are sensitive to it. Note that more expensive does not mean better.
Buy a sunscreen with SPF of at least 15, preferably more.
PABA: The abbreviation for the active ingredient in sunscreen-Para-Aminobenzoic Acid-which is very effective in blocking UVB rays of the sun.
The sensitive skin of babies and children is easily irritated by chemicals in adult sunscreens, so avoid sunscreens with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and benzephenones like dioxybenzone, oxybenzone, or sulisobenzone.
Examples of products that are over-the-counter drugs are fluoride toothpastes, hormone creams, sunscreen preparations, antiperspirants, and antidandruff shampoos.
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid)
A substance which absorbs UV light, acting as a sunblock.
 See also: Acid, Chemical, Natural, Cosmetics, Sunscreen
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