Ingredient · dataset v56

PEG-25 PABA and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

Ethoxylated PABA: ether-only linkage under the v20 ethoxylate rule; the PABA core carries no chain.

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Sunscreen

Also listed as

Uvinul P25

Related sunscreen

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does PEG-25 PABA trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: Ethoxylated PABA: ether-only linkage under the v20 ethoxylate rule; the PABA core carries no chain.

Does PEG-25 PABA feed Malassezia?

No known link: PEG-25 PABA is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

Is this medical advice?

No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.