A substance which absorbs UV light, acting as a sunblock.
Para-aminobenzoic acid, a B-complex vitamin that is an essential metobolite. If an organism is deprived of PABA it will fail to reproduce, then die.
Para-Amino Benzoic Acid, can be natural or synthetic. Found in Vitamin B complex. Found in most sunscreens. It can cause allergic eczema and a sensitivity to light in susceptible people whose skin may react to sunlight by erupting with a rash, sloughing and or swelling. There are concerns that it could actually increase risk of cancer.
A water-soluble B vitamin that acts as a skin nutrient and sun protector, screening out the sun¹s harmful rays. PABA is the only natural sunscreen recognized by the FDA. While some suffer allergic reactions to its synthetic forms, I have found most people are able to tolerate natural, food-grade PABA, the only kind we use in our suncare products.
This B Vitamin is the most potent sun screen on the market. PABA protects against the UVB wavelengths of the sun. UVB is the form of ultraviolet radiation which causes sunburn and other skin problems. At the same time PABA permits UVA rays, which are the less dangerous, tanning rays, to travel through to the skin.
See Para Aminobenzoic Acid.
a chemical sunscreen that blocks UVB rays. Its popularity has waned because it can irritate the skin.
Is a member of the B vitamins, and is part of the folic acid molecule. PABA itself is ready available in food and is made by intestinal bacteria. It is known specifically for its nourishment to hair and its usefulness as a sunscreen. It is found in liver, brewer's yeast, whet germ, whole grains such as rice, eggs and molasses.
UVB blocker used in sunscreens during the 1970's; can cause contact dermatitis, therefore is now out of favor.
a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sunblockers
a component of folic acid and is important for a wide range of biological functions
Para-aminobenzoic acid, a vitamin-like substance. A precursor to folic acid production, an important step in cell division and healthy development of red blood cells.
para-aminobenzoic acid; a member of the B complex.
Para-aminobenzoic acid, an essential part of the folacin molecule.
An abbreviation for para-aminobenzoic acid . PABA makes up a pert of the folic acid molecule.
Para-aminobenzoic acid. Often associated with the B vitamins, but it is not an essential nutrient. PABA is widely distributed in foods.
aids healthy bacteria in producing folic acid; aids in the formation of red blood cells; contains sun screening properties; aids in the assimilation of Pantothenic acid; returns hair to its natural color.
stands for para-aminobenzoic acid; blocks UVB sunlight.
A substance found in vitamin B complex and sunscreen products that absorbs UV light.
Esthers found in sunscreen and cosmetic products that can make skin sensitive.
Para-aminobenzoic acid. Found in the vitamin B complex. Used as an ingredient in some sunscreen products.