padimate O

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[pad´ĭ-māt]

a substituted aminobenzoate used as a sunscreen, absorbing ultraviolet rays of the UVB type.

/pad·i·mate O/ (pad´ĭ-māt) a substituted aminobenzoate used as a sunscreen, absorbing UVB rays.

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Substances in sunscreens that absorb UVB rays include para-aminobenzoic acid and padimate O.

Active ingredients such as Padimate O, octyl methoxycinnamate, and octyl salicylate absorb primarily UVB rays.

EVERYDAY FACE is PABA, Padimate O, Oxybenzone and Fragrance Free and is available in a convenient handbag size 75gm tube (cream).