Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is Copper PCA?
A synthetic skin-conditioning agent composed of the copper salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid).
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Safety Assessment of PCA and Its Salts as Used in Cosmetics, 2014 [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/pca.pdf]
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Using Copper to Improve the Well-Being of the Skin, Current Chemical Biology, 2014 [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4556990/]
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Collagen Powder
A protein-derived ingredient that helps maintain skin structure and hydration
Collagen Water
A hydrating ingredient derived from broken-down collagen that supports skin moisture and suppleness
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract
A finely ground oat extract that soothes irritation and strengthens the skin barrier
Copper Tripeptide-1
Sends reparative signals to key proteins in skin’s extracellular matrix | Supports skin’s collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (such as hyaluronic acid)
Creatine
Amino acid found in the human body Serves as a precursor to adenosine triphosphate
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil
A lightweight plant oil that hydrates and conditions the skin
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