INCI name

PABA

4-aminobenzoic acid

Light stabilizerUV absorberBasic data from CosIng

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

Light stabilizer
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 1674-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
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