Caredermis

butyl paba

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

uv absorber

Is butyl paba safe?

butyl paba is prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU (CosIng Annex II).

Official regulatory status

Pulled directly from official regulatory datasets and expert reviews — not our own judgement.

EU cosmetics: Prohibited

Sources

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See our methodology for how these map to concern levels. Informational only — not medical advice.

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