What it is
This is a PEG-modified derivative of PABA that absorbs UVB while being better tolerated and easier to formulate than original PABA. It is used as a UVB filter alongside UVA filters for broad-spectrum coverage.
Spectrum coverage
UVB
Regional approval · max %
JP — — Japan: No data KR — — South Korea: No data EU ✓ 10% Europe: Approved · Max 10% US — — United States: No data
Safety & warnings
Designed to be gentler than original PABA; it is a UVB-focused filter whose use varies by region.
Reef-toxic
No
Endocrine disruptor
No
Comedogenicity
0
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic organic UV filter derived from PABA.
Questions everyone asks
Is PEG-25 PABA the same as PABA?
It is a modified derivative that is generally better tolerated and easier to formulate than original PABA.
What does it cover?
It absorbs UVB, so it is paired with UVA filters.