Periodicals > Beach Buzz > Volume 3, Number 6
| Name: | Urban Legend of the Week: PABA, Taken Internally, Prevents Sunburn |
| Authors: | Davies, John C. |
| Indexed Date: | 3 Oct. 2024 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Davies, John. “Urban Legend of the Week: PABA, Taken Internally, Prevents Sunburn.” Beach Buzz, Volume 3, Number 6, Sep. 2003, p. 6, https://www.beachesfoundation.org |
Summary
There has been a surge in online advocacy for using PABA internally as protection from sunburn, despite evidence suggesting it is not safe for use in sunblock products and can cause adverse effects. The promotion of PABA as a dietary supplement for sun protection is deemed unlawful and potentially hazardous, with no scientific evidence backing its efficacy.